2000 Plymouth Neon vs. 2010 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2010 Toyota iQ is newer by 10 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 37 more horse power than 2010 Toyota iQ. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 249 kg more than 2010 Toyota iQ. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Plymouth Neon | 2010 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Neon | iQ |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 32 L |
