1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (73 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 935 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth 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 Plymouth Voyager (229 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Plymouth Voyager | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Voyager | Corolla |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2340 mm |