2008 Tata Indigo vs. 1996 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2008 Tata Indigo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Indigo weights approximately 37 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo. 1996 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Tata Indigo | 1996 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Tata | Plymouth |
| Model | Indigo | Neon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 132 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 79 L |
