1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 1996 Proton Persona
To start off, both 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager and 1996 Proton Persona 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 Chrysler Grand Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1996 Proton Persona. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton Persona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 750 kg more than 1996 Proton Persona. 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 Chrysler Grand Voyager (262 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton Persona. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton Persona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 1996 Proton Persona | |
| Make | Chrysler | Proton |
| Model | Grand Voyager | Persona |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2510 mm |
