2000 Ford Puma vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Puma weights approximately 166 kg more than 1993 Plymouth 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, 1993 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Puma | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Puma | Neon |
Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1679 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 79 L |