1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2011 Chevrolet Aveo
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 15 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Aveo. (108 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 651 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Aveo. 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 (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Aveo. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 2011 Chevrolet Aveo | |
| Make | Plymouth | Chevrolet |
| Model | Voyager | Aveo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 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 | 1806 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3919 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1679 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2479 mm |
