1996 Audi A3 vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, both 1996 Audi A3 and 1996 Plymouth Voyager were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (164 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1996 Audi A3. (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 785 kg more than 1996 Audi A3. 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (307 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A3. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A3. 1996 Plymouth Voyager has automatic transmission and 1996 Audi A3 has manual transmission. 1996 Audi A3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Plymouth Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A3 | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Audi | Plymouth |
| Model | A3 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |
