1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (156 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta 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, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (275 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. 1996 Plymouth Voyager has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Plymouth Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Voyager | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2578 mm |
