2002 Renault Twingo vs. 1999 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2002 Renault Twingo is newer by 3 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, 1999 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2002 Renault Twingo. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 289 kg more than 2002 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Twingo. (91 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Twingo. 1999 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 2002 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 2002 Renault Twingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Renault Twingo | 1999 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Renault | Plymouth |
Model | Twingo | Neon |
Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 79 L |