2008 Chrysler Neon vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Chrysler Neon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,671 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Neon weights approximately 111 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Chrysler Neon (157 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chrysler Neon | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chrysler | Honda |
Model | Neon | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 117 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4550 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |