1990 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Renault 5 would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 5 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 603 kg more than 1983 Renault 5.
Because 1983 Renault 5 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 1983 Renault 5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Plymouth Voyager | 1983 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Voyager | 5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |
