2001 Lotus Elise vs. 1999 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2001 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Elise (141 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1999 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1999 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 394 kg more than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Because 2001 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Elise (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lotus Elise | 1999 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
Model | Elise | Neon |
Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 79 L |