1990 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1988 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Suzuki Vitara 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 75 more horse power than 1988 Suzuki Vitara. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1988 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 565 kg more than 1988 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Suzuki Vitara. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Plymouth Voyager | 1988 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Plymouth | Suzuki |
| Model | Voyager | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2210 mm |
