1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux

To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (164 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 241 kg more than 2011 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Toyota Hilux is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Toyota Hilux. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (307 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Hilux. 1996 Plymouth Voyager has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Hilux 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 2011 Toyota Hilux
Make Plymouth Toyota
Model Voyager Hilux
Year Released 1996 2011
Body Type Minivan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3778 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 164 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 307 Nm 182 Nm
Torque RPM 3100 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1925 kg 1684 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 3090 mm


 

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