1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1988 Volvo 480
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 480. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 480 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 55 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 480. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 480. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 925 kg more than 1988 Volvo 480. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 480. (140 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 480. 1996 Plymouth Voyager has automatic transmission and 1988 Volvo 480 has manual transmission. 1988 Volvo 480 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Plymouth Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 1988 Volvo 480 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
| Model | Voyager | 480 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |
