1997 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1999 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1999 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Fiat Barchetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Fiat Barchetta would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Barchetta. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Barchetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 740 kg more than 1997 Fiat Barchetta. 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, 1999 Plymouth Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Fiat Barchetta | 1999 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | Barchetta | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2880 mm |
