2012 Kia Sorento vs. 1996 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 16 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sorento (191 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Neon. (132 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sorento weights approximately 635 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Kia Sorento (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Sorento | 1996 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Kia | Plymouth |
| Model | Sorento | Neon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1744 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
