oh jeez... even better ! you post specs for a 2001 ... that's 2nd generation neon that weighs minimalistically 300 lbs - 400 lbs more than a first generation and utilizes a magnum 2.0 that has active manifold, anti friction coated piston skirts, and a aggressive cam to provide a 150ish hp at crank ...

compared to the 2.0 DOHC in the 1st gen (95-99) they where ok engines but the weight of the 2nd gen killed the performance...

mmm nice try but you just don't know what you are talking about here ... don't be hurt cause its as quick as the automatic XF ... its still a much nicer car in general.