2002 Fiat Doblo vs. 2000 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2002 Fiat Doblo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Doblo. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 211 kg more than 2000 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, 2002 Fiat Doblo (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2002 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Neon. 2000 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 2002 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2002 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Doblo | 2000 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | Doblo | Neon |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |