1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2010 Nissan Altima

To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 131 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima.

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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (219 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Plymouth Voyager 2010 Nissan Altima
Make Plymouth Nissan
Model Voyager Altima
Year Released 1996 2010
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2429 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 229 Nm 219 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual CVT
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1705 kg 1574 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4844 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1796 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1481 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2776 mm


 

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