1996 Opel Astra vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, both 1996 Opel Astra 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1996 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 801 kg more than 1996 Opel Astra. 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 (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Astra. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Opel Astra | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
Make | Opel | Plymouth |
Model | Astra | Voyager |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2880 mm |