1992 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1992 Plymouth Voyager. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1992 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 35 kg more than 1992 Plymouth Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Plymouth Voyager. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Plymouth Voyager | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Voyager | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
