1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1988 Renault 25
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 25 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 7 more horse power than 1988 Renault 25. (157 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 630 kg more than 1988 Renault 25. 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 (307 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 25. (231 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 1988 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Voyager | 25 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
