1996 Plymouth Neon vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Neon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Neon (132 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 184 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Porsche 914 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 1970 Porsche 914. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Neon | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Neon | 914 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4950 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1109 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 61 L |
