2001 Audi A8 vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2001 Audi A8 is newer by 5 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 3,695 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A8 (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (156 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A8 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. 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, 2001 Audi A8 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (275 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A8 | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Audi | Plymouth |
| Model | A8 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3695 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2880 mm |
