1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1989 Volvo 480
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 480. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 480 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 22 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 480. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 480. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 806 kg more than 1989 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 (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 480. (141 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 480.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Plymouth Voyager | 1989 Volvo 480 | |
Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
Model | Voyager | 480 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1806 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 |