1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1970 Triumph 1300
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph 1300 would be higher. 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 55 more horse power than 1970 Triumph 1300. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 790 kg more than 1970 Triumph 1300. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph 1300. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 1970 Triumph 1300 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Triumph |
| Model | Voyager | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2460 mm |
