1997 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2000 Subaru Impreza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Impreza (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 415 kg more than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2000 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Subaru Impreza (292 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Plymouth Voyager | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
| Model | Voyager | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2530 mm |
