1993 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2003 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Sharan (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Voyager. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 269 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Voyager. 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, 2003 Volkswagen Sharan (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Voyager. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Plymouth Voyager | 2003 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Voyager | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2850 mm |
