2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2000 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 7 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 369 more horse power than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2000 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 866 kg more than 2000 Plymouth Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Neon. (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Neon. 2007 BMW Alpina has automatic transmission and 2000 Plymouth Neon has manual transmission. 2000 Plymouth Neon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW Alpina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2000 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | Alpina | Neon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 131 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 79 L |
