1989 Chrysler Voyager vs. 1989 Dodge Shadow
To start off, both 1989 Chrysler Voyager and 1989 Dodge Shadow were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Chrysler Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Shadow (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1989 Chrysler Voyager. (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Shadow should accelerate faster than 1989 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 132 kg more than 1989 Dodge Shadow.
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, 1989 Dodge Shadow (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chrysler Voyager. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Shadow will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chrysler Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chrysler Voyager | 1989 Dodge Shadow | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | Voyager | Shadow |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1288 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |
