1995 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Voyager (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 145 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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, 1995 Plymouth Voyager (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Plymouth Voyager | 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Voyager | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
