2002 Chrysler Neon vs. 2002 Mazda 626
To start off, both 2002 Chrysler Neon and 2002 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chrysler Neon (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 626. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chrysler Neon should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 626 weights approximately 96 kg more than 2002 Chrysler 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, 2002 Chrysler Neon (154 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 626. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Chrysler Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chrysler Neon | 2002 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | Neon | 626 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 64 L |
