1993 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 19 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, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Voyager. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 119 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.
Because 2012 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Voyager. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Plymouth Voyager | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Voyager | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2659 mm |