2000 Plymouth Neon vs. 1996 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Neon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1996 Seat Cordoba. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 184 kg more than 1996 Seat Cordoba. 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, 2000 Plymouth Neon (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Cordoba. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Plymouth Neon | 1996 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Plymouth | Seat |
Model | Neon | Cordoba |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 45 L |