1993 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1993 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1993 Plymouth Voyager and 1993 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Voyager (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1993 Volkswagen Golf. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1993 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 215 kg more than 1993 Volkswagen Golf. 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, 1993 Plymouth Voyager (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Volkswagen Golf. (145 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Plymouth Voyager | 1993 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Voyager | Golf |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2480 mm |
