2005 Toyota Corolla vs. 2000 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 266 kg more than 2000 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 Toyota Corolla (215 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Neon. 2000 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Corolla | 2000 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Toyota | Plymouth |
Model | Corolla | Neon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |