2000 Plymouth Neon vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2006 Smart ForFour is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Plymouth Neon 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 56 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Plymouth Neon | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Plymouth | Smart |
Model | Neon | ForFour |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1123 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 22 L |