2008 Proton Arena vs. 2000 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2008 Proton Arena is newer by 8 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 1,687 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2000 Plymouth Neon (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Proton Arena. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Proton Arena. 2000 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 2008 Proton Arena has manual transmission. 2008 Proton Arena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Proton Arena | 2000 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Proton | Plymouth |
Model | Arena | Neon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 124 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |