2005 Chrysler Neon vs. 2005 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler Neon and 2005 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Neon. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda CR-V weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 Chrysler Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chrysler Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda CR-V 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, 2005 Honda CR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Neon. (154 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2005 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Neon | 2005 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Neon | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 58 L |
