1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1989 Vauxhall Nova
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Vauxhall Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Vauxhall Nova would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1989 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1989 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 1066 kg more than 1989 Vauxhall Nova. 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 (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Vauxhall Nova. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Vauxhall Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 1989 Vauxhall Nova | |
| Make | Plymouth | Vauxhall |
| Model | Voyager | Nova |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2350 mm |
