1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager and 1996 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 403 kg more than 1996 Mazda RX-7.
Because 1996 Mazda RX-7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Mazda RX-7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (229 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | Grand Voyager | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2430 mm |
