2008 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Neon (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 115 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
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, 1993 Plymouth Neon (183 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Honda | Plymouth |
Model | Civic | Neon |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |