1999 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2012 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 13 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 97 kg more than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 SsangYong Kyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2012 SsangYong Kyron (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Plymouth Voyager.
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1999 Plymouth Voyager | 2012 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Plymouth | SsangYong |
Model | Voyager | Kyron |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1897 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2750 mm |