1990 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 15 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. 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 (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Plymouth Voyager | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Voyager | Bora |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
