2000 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Dodge Neon
To start off, both 2000 Honda Civic and 2000 Dodge Neon were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Neon (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Neon should accelerate faster than 2000 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 (152 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Dodge Neon has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic | 2000 Dodge Neon | |
Make | Honda | Dodge |
Model | Civic | Neon |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |