1996 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1990 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (200 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. (142 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 42 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. 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 Chevrolet Lumina (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. (235 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 1990 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Lumina | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 142 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2860 mm |
