1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1996 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 1996 Plymouth Voyager and 1996 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 14 more horse power than 1996 Seat Ibiza. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 825 kg more than 1996 Seat Ibiza. 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Ibiza. (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Ibiza. 1996 Plymouth Voyager has automatic transmission and 1996 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 1996 Seat Ibiza 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 | 1996 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Plymouth | Seat |
| Model | Voyager | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2450 mm |
