1990 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2011 Audi A3
To start off, 2011 Audi A3 is newer by 21 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 10 more horse power than 2011 Audi A3. (140 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 70 kg more than 2011 Audi A3. 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, 2011 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Plymouth Voyager | 2011 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Audi |
| Model | Voyager | A3 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2578 mm |
