2005 BMW 318 vs. 2005 Chrysler Neon
To start off, both 2005 BMW 318 and 2005 Chrysler Neon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 BMW 318 and 2005 Chrysler Neon are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Neon (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Neon should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2005 Chrysler Neon.
Because 2005 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 318 (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Neon. (154 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 318 | 2005 Chrysler Neon | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 318 | Neon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 87 L |
