1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (164 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 975 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Toyota Carina 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 1974 Toyota Carina. 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 (307 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Voyager | Carina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2430 mm |
