1990 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2001 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen Lupo is newer by 11 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 26 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Lupo. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 592 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Lupo. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Lupo. (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Plymouth Voyager | 2001 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Voyager | Lupo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 983 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |
