2000 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, 2007 Volvo S40 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 2,519 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2000 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2000 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 260 kg more than 2007 Volvo S40.
Because 2007 Volvo S40 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 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, 2007 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Plymouth Voyager | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
Model | Voyager | S40 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2550 mm |