1996 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Plymouth Voyager

To start off, 1996 Honda Civic 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 195 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.

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, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Honda Civic 1990 Plymouth Voyager
Make Honda Plymouth
Model Civic Voyager
Year Released 1996 1990
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1588 cc 2501 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 127 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 183 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1210 kg 1405 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1650 mm


 

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