1997 Audi A4 vs. 1990 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1997 Audi A4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1997 Audi A4. (100 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1997 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 380 kg more than 1997 Audi A4. 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, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Audi A4. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Audi A4 | 1990 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Audi | Plymouth |
| Model | A4 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
