1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2010 Kia Rio
To start off, 2010 Kia Rio 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 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2010 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 599 kg more than 2010 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (229 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 2010 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Plymouth | Kia |
| Model | Voyager | Rio |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4026 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2499 mm |
