2000 Dodge Neon vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Neon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Neon. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 119 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 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic 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 Dodge Neon (177 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Neon | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Neon | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |