1974 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1995 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Voyager (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1974 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 730 kg more than 1974 Honda Civic. 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, 1995 Plymouth Voyager (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Civic | 1995 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Civic | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2860 mm |
