1990 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan

To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Voyager 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 1 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 95 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Voyager.

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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Plymouth Voyager 2000 Volkswagen Sharan
Make Plymouth Volkswagen
Model Voyager Sharan
Year Released 1990 2000
Body Type Minivan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3301 cc 1781 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 150 HP 149 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 252 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1575 kg 1670 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2850 mm


 

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