2000 Hyundai Neos vs. 2000 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 2000 Hyundai Neos and 2000 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Neos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Hyundai Neos (247 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Celica. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Neos should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Neos weights approximately 524 kg more than 2000 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Hyundai Neos is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Hyundai Neos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Celica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Hyundai Neos (260 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Celica. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2000 Hyundai Neos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Neos | 2000 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Neos | Celica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1643 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
