1992 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 14 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, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1992 Plymouth Voyager. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1992 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 129 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 1992 Plymouth Voyager (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (166 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Plymouth Voyager | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Voyager | Golf |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1276 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
