2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1995 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Plymouth Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda. 1995 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Panda | 1995 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | Panda | Neon |
Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |