1996 Opel Vectra vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, both 1996 Opel Vectra 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Opel Vectra. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 439 kg more than 1996 Opel Vectra. 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 (262 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Vectra. (170 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Vectra | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Vectra | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
