2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 2001 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager and 2001 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lexus IS (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (172 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 600 kg more than 2001 Lexus IS.
Because 2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lexus IS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager 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, 2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus IS. (247 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 2001 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lexus |
| Model | Grand Voyager | IS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
