2004 Chrysler Neon vs. 2004 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2004 Chrysler Neon and 2004 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Polo (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Neon. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 158 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Neon. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Polo (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Neon. (155 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Neon | 2004 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | Neon | Polo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |
