2003 Dodge Neon vs. 2000 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2003 Dodge Neon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Celica would be higher. Both 2003 Dodge Neon and 2000 Toyota Celica are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Celica (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2003 Dodge Neon. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2003 Dodge 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, 2000 Toyota Celica (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Dodge Neon. (152 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Dodge Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Neon | 2000 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Neon | Celica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
