2000 Dodge Neon vs. 2000 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2000 Dodge Neon and 2000 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Maxima (222 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Neon. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 379 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.
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 Nissan Maxima (292 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Neon. (177 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Neon | 2000 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Neon | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
