1990 Plymouth Laser vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Plymouth Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Laser 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 40 more horse power than 1990 Plymouth Laser. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1990 Plymouth Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 656 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Laser. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Laser. (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Plymouth Laser | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| Model | Laser | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2880 mm |
