1999 Plymouth Neon vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2000 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Impreza (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1999 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1999 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 276 kg more than 1999 Plymouth Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Plymouth Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Subaru Impreza (292 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Plymouth Neon | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
| Model | Neon | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
