1993 Opel Calibra vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Calibra (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 591 kg more than 1993 Opel Calibra.
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, 1993 Opel Calibra (227 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Opel Calibra | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Calibra | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2880 mm |
