2006 Rover 75 vs. 1994 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2006 Rover 75 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1994 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1994 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Rover 75 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Neon. (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Rover 75 | 1994 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Rover | Plymouth |
| Model | 75 | Neon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 79 L |
