2004 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1996 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2004 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Tacoma (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Neon. (132 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 531 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Plymouth Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2004 Toyota Tacoma (280 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Tacoma | 1996 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Toyota | Plymouth |
| Model | Tacoma | Neon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
