1998 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is newer by 8 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 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 1998 Plymouth Voyager.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. (175 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Plymouth Voyager | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Voyager | Transporter |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3010 mm |
