2004 Dodge Neon vs. 2002 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2004 Dodge Neon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Neon (231 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Solara. (162 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Neon should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Solara weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Dodge Neon (339 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Neon | 2002 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Neon | Solara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
