2005 Subaru Forester vs. 1996 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Neon (132 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 326 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Neon.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Plymouth Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Subaru Forester | 1996 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Subaru | Plymouth |
Model | Forester | Neon |
Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |