1986 Dodge Charger vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1986 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1986 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 655 kg more than 1986 Dodge Charger. 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 (262 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Dodge Charger. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Dodge Charger | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Dodge | Plymouth |
| Model | Charger | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2880 mm |
