2009 Lada Niva vs. 1999 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2009 Lada Niva is newer by 10 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 50 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Niva weights approximately 176 kg more than 1999 Plymouth Neon.
Because 2009 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Plymouth Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lada Niva | 1999 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Lada | Plymouth |
Model | Niva | Neon |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1688 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |