1997 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1997 Volvo S70
To start off, both 1997 Plymouth Voyager and 1997 Volvo S70 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,319 cc (5 cylinders), 1997 Volvo S70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo S70 (238 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo S70 should accelerate faster than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 300 kg more than 1997 Volvo S70.
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 Volvo S70 (330 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo S70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Plymouth Voyager | 1997 Volvo S70 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
| Model | Voyager | S70 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2670 mm |
