2000 Honda Life vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2000 Honda Life 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, 1993 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 319 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Plymouth Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life 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, 1993 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Life | Neon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2650 mm |
