1999 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2010 Mazda 5
To start off, 2010 Mazda 5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 5 (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 222 kg more than 2010 Mazda 5.
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, 2010 Mazda 5 (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. 2010 Mazda 5 has automatic transmission and 1999 Plymouth Voyager has manual transmission. 1999 Plymouth Voyager will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda 5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Plymouth Voyager | 2010 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Mazda |
| Model | Voyager | 5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2751 mm |
