2000 Fiat Punto vs. 1998 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2000 Fiat Punto is newer by 2 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Punto. (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 730 kg more than 2000 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Plymouth Voyager (175 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Punto. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Punto | 1998 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
| Model | Punto | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2880 mm |
