2000 Plymouth Neon vs. 2011 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen CC is newer by 11 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen CC (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen CC 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, 2011 Volkswagen CC (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Plymouth Neon | 2011 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Neon | CC |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1687 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
