1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 255 kg more than 1981 Porsche 928.
Because 1981 Porsche 928 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 1981 Porsche 928. 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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (229 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Voyager | 928 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |
