1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2012 Lancia Voyager
To start off, 2012 Lancia Voyager is newer by 16 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, 2012 Lancia Voyager (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (156 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Voyager should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 405 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. 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, 2012 Lancia Voyager (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (275 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Plymouth Voyager | 2012 Lancia Voyager | |
| Make | Plymouth | Lancia |
| Model | Voyager | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3078 mm |
