1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator 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 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (156 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 410 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Equator.
Because 2009 Suzuki Equator 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, 2009 Suzuki Equator 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, 2009 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (275 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Plymouth Voyager | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
Make | Plymouth | Suzuki |
Model | Voyager | Equator |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3560 mm |