1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2005 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Aerio is newer by 9 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 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Aerio (156 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Aerio should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 408 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Aerio.
Because 2005 Suzuki Aerio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Aerio will offer significantly more control. 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 (229 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Aerio. (204 Nm). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Aerio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 2005 Suzuki Aerio | |
| Make | Plymouth | Suzuki |
| Model | Voyager | Aerio |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2490 mm |
