1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY
To start off, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is newer by 17 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, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (164 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 190 kg more than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY.
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 (307 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Plymouth Voyager | 2013 Dodge JOURNEY | |
Make | Plymouth | Dodge |
Model | Voyager | JOURNEY |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 307 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2127 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1693 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2890 mm |