1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2003 Mazda 3
To start off, 2003 Mazda 3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Voyager 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 4 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 3. (160 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 685 kg more than 2003 Mazda 3. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 3. (195 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 2003 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Mazda |
| Model | Voyager | 3 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2850 mm |
