1994 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, 2006 Volvo S40 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 2,522 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S40 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1994 Plymouth Voyager. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 1994 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S40 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Volvo S40 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S40 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, 2006 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Voyager. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Plymouth Voyager | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
| Model | Voyager | S40 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2522 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |
