1990 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 22 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1018 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Armada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. (235 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Plymouth Voyager | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Plymouth | Nissan |
| Model | Voyager | Armada |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 2506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3129 mm |
