1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 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 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 2 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 221 kg more than 2004 Rover 75. 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, 2004 Rover 75 (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. 2004 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1996 Plymouth Voyager has manual transmission. 1996 Plymouth Voyager will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Rover |
| Model | Voyager | 75 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2630 mm |
