2005 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 2005 Dodge Neon
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Prizm and 2005 Dodge 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 Chevrolet Prizm and 2005 Dodge Neon are equipped with a 1,794 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Prizm (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Neon. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 2005 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 Chevrolet Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Neon. (152 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Neon. 2005 Dodge Neon has automatic transmission and 2005 Chevrolet Prizm has manual transmission. 2005 Chevrolet Prizm will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Dodge Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Chevrolet Prizm | 2005 Dodge Neon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Prizm | Neon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2650 mm |