1990 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1981 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Suzuki Alto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Suzuki Alto would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1981 Suzuki Alto. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1981 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 965 kg more than 1981 Suzuki Alto. 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, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Suzuki Alto. (60 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Plymouth Voyager | 1981 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Plymouth | Suzuki |
| Model | Voyager | Alto |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2160 mm |
