2000 Dodge Neon vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 8 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Neon weights approximately 36 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 Dodge Neon (177 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Neon has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Neon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Neon | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Neon | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 177 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |