2004 Dodge Neon vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Neon would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Neon. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Neon. (152 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Neon. 2005 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2004 Dodge Neon has manual transmission. 2004 Dodge Neon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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