1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2004 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen GTI 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen GTI (180 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (164 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 571 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen GTI.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (307 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen GTI. (235 Nm). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 2004 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Voyager | GTI |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2410 mm |
