1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2006 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2006 Subaru Baja is newer by 10 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, 2006 Subaru Baja (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (164 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 415 kg more than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Because 2006 Subaru Baja 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, 2006 Subaru Baja 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 (307 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 2006 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
| Model | Voyager | Baja |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
