1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2009 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2009 Saturn Vue is newer by 13 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, 2009 Saturn Vue (249 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (164 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
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 (307 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Vue. (251 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 2009 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Plymouth | Saturn |
| Model | Voyager | Vue |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |
