2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1999 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 228 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Lotus Elise 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 2007 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise. 1999 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 1999 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Lotus | Plymouth |
Model | Elise | Neon |
Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 881 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 79 L |