2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2000 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 3 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 78 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 204 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio. 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, 2000 Plymouth Neon (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio. 2000 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. 2000 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2000 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | Palio | Neon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2650 mm |
