Chrysler Neon 2001 vs Chrysler Neon 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Chrysler Neon 2001 and Chrysler Neon 1997 have the same engine power, but Chrysler Neon 2001 torque is 5 NM more than Chrysler Neon 1997. Chrysler Neon 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 8.3 | |
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The Chrysler Neon 2001 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Neon 2001 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon 1997, which means that by driving the Chrysler Neon 2001 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler Neon 2001 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chrysler Neon 2001 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chrysler PT Cruiser | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Neon 2001 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.37 m | |
| Chrysler Neon 2001 is 3 cm longer than the Chrysler Neon 1997, width is practically the same , while the height of Chrysler Neon 2001 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 364 litres | |
| Chrysler Neon 2001 has 6 litres more trunk space than the Chrysler Neon 1997. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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