2003 Fiat Palio vs. 1994 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 1 kg more than 1994 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, 2003 Fiat Palio (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Neon. (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Neon. 1994 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Palio | 1994 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | Palio | Neon |
Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2650 mm |