2000 Plymouth Neon vs. 1999 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Neon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Laguna (138 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2000 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Laguna weights approximately 175 kg more than 2000 Plymouth Neon. 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, 1999 Renault Laguna (181 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Neon | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
