1994 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1994 Plymouth Voyager. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1994 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 373 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina.
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, 1988 Toyota Carina (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Voyager. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Plymouth Voyager | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Voyager | Carina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1320 mm |
