2005 Opel Meriva vs. 1995 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2005 Opel Meriva is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Meriva weights approximately 256 kg more than 1995 Plymouth 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 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Meriva | 1995 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Opel | Plymouth |
Model | Meriva | Neon |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 79 L |