2000 Dodge Neon vs. 2000 Peugeot Kart Up

To start off, both 2000 Dodge Neon and 2000 Peugeot Kart Up were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Peugeot Kart Up is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Neon. (132 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Neon.

Because 2000 Peugeot Kart Up is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Peugeot Kart Up. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Peugeot Kart Up (289 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Neon. (177 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Peugeot Kart Up will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Neon. 2000 Dodge Neon has automatic transmission and 2000 Peugeot Kart Up has manual transmission. 2000 Peugeot Kart Up will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Dodge Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Dodge Neon 2000 Peugeot Kart Up
Make Dodge Peugeot
Model Neon Kart Up
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Size 1996 cc 2945 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 132 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 177 Nm 289 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 3750 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 3290 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1090 mm


 

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