1981 Buick Electra vs. 1993 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Voyager. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 287 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Buick Electra 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 1981 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Voyager, 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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Voyager. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Electra | 1993 Plymouth Voyager | |
Make | Buick | Plymouth |
Model | Electra | Voyager |
Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |