1999 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 911 (232 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 540 kg more than 1981 Porsche 911.
Because 1981 Porsche 911 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 1981 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1981 Porsche 911 (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Plymouth Voyager | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Voyager | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| 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 | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2270 mm |
