2001 Fiat Palio vs. 1996 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2001 Fiat Palio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Neon (132 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Palio weights approximately 1 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Palio | 1996 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | Palio | Neon |
Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |