2000 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 580 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (262 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Civic | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
