2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2000 Plymouth Neon
To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2000 Plymouth Neon were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,783 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 2000 Plymouth Neon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Neon. 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has automatic transmission and 2000 Plymouth Neon has manual transmission. 2000 Plymouth Neon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2000 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Neon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3783 cc | 1687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2650 mm |
