2001 Chrysler Neon vs. 2001 Holden Vectra
To start off, both 2001 Chrysler Neon and 2001 Holden Vectra were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Holden Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Holden Vectra (139 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Chrysler Neon. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden Vectra should accelerate faster than 2001 Chrysler Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden Vectra weights approximately 160 kg more than 2001 Chrysler 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, 2001 Holden Vectra (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chrysler Neon. (154 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2001 Holden Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chrysler Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chrysler Neon | 2001 Holden Vectra | |
| Make | Chrysler | Holden |
| Model | Neon | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
