2005 Dodge Neon vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Neon would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Neon. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Neon.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Neon. (152 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Neon. 2012 Land Rover LR2 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. 2012 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Neon | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Neon | LR2 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2659 mm |