2001 Dodge Neon vs. 2001 Toyota RSC
To start off, both 2001 Dodge Neon and 2001 Toyota RSC were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota RSC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota RSC (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Neon. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota RSC should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Neon.
Because 2001 Toyota RSC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Dodge Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota RSC will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota RSC (284 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Neon. (152 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota RSC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Neon | 2001 Toyota RSC | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Neon | RSC |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
