2000 Holden Zafira vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager

To start off, 2000 Holden Zafira is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Holden Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Zafira (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Zafira should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 346 kg more than 2000 Holden Zafira.

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, 2000 Holden Zafira (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Holden Zafira 1996 Plymouth Voyager
Make Holden Plymouth
Model Zafira Voyager
Year Released 2000 1996
Body Type Minivan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2198 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 145 HP 131 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1460 kg 1806 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2880 mm


 

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