1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2010 Acura RDX
To start off, 2010 Acura RDX is newer by 14 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Acura RDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 23 kg more than 2010 Acura RDX.
Because 2010 Acura RDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX 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, 2010 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. 2010 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 1996 Plymouth Voyager has manual transmission. 1996 Plymouth Voyager will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 2010 Acura RDX | |
| Make | Plymouth | Acura |
| Model | Voyager | RDX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1869 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2649 mm |
