2000 BMW X5 vs. 2000 Dodge Neon
To start off, both 2000 BMW X5 and 2000 Dodge Neon were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW X5 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Neon. (150 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW X5 weights approximately 809 kg more than 2000 Dodge Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Dodge Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 BMW X5 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 BMW X5 (281 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Neon. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW X5 | 2000 Dodge Neon | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | X5 | Neon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1161 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 47 L |
