1993 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle is newer by 13 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, 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Voyager. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 113 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Plymouth Voyager | 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Voyager | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1292 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
