1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2004 Holden Zafira
To start off, 2004 Holden Zafira is newer by 8 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (156 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 245 kg more than 2004 Holden Zafira. 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 (275 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 2004 Holden Zafira | |
| Make | Plymouth | Holden |
| Model | Voyager | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2700 mm |
