2001 Dodge Neon vs. 2001 Toyota RunX
To start off, both 2001 Dodge Neon and 2001 Toyota RunX were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Neon (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Toyota RunX. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Neon should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota RunX.
Because 2001 Toyota RunX 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 RunX 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 Dodge Neon (152 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota RunX. (138 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota RunX. 2001 Toyota RunX has automatic transmission and 2001 Dodge Neon has manual transmission. 2001 Dodge Neon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota RunX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Neon | 2001 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Neon | RunX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
