1996 Audi A4 vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager

To start off, both 1996 Audi A4 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Audi A4. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 420 kg more than 1996 Audi A4. 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 (262 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A4. (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A4.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Audi A4 1996 Plymouth Voyager
Make Audi Plymouth
Model A4 Voyager
Year Released 1996 1996
Body Type Station Wagon Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1896 cc 2499 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 90 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 202 Nm 262 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1285 kg 1705 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2880 mm


 

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