1971 Audi 100 vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1971 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1971 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 756 kg more than 1971 Audi 100. 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Audi 100. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Audi 100 | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Audi | Plymouth |
| Model | 100 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1871 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2880 mm |
