1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Neon is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (150 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 150 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
Because 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico 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 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (183 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Neon. 1993 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
Model | 340 Mexico | Neon |
Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 42 L |