2005 Dodge Neon vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Neon and 2005 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Bora (116 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Neon. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Bora 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 Volkswagen Bora (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Neon. (152 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Neon. 2005 Volkswagen Bora has automatic transmission and 2005 Dodge Neon has manual transmission. 2005 Dodge Neon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Bora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Dodge Neon | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
Model | Neon | Bora |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |