2000 Plymouth Neon vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Neon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2000 Plymouth Neon.
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, 1998 Renault Laguna (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Plymouth Neon | 1998 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Neon | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1687 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
