2006 BMW 530 vs. 1995 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 11 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 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 521 kg more than 1995 Plymouth Neon.
Because 2006 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1995 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 530 | Neon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1996 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
