2009 Maserati GranSport vs. 1999 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranSport 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1999 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1999 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 571 kg more than 1999 Plymouth Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Maserati GranSport is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Maserati GranSport. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranSport | 1999 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Maserati | Plymouth |
| Model | GranSport | Neon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 79 L |
