1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager and 1997 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (123 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 460 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis. 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, 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager (229 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
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1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | Grand Voyager | Avensis |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2640 mm |