1998 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 540 kg more than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
Because 1999 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche Boxster (266 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. (175 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Plymouth Voyager | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Voyager | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2360 mm |
