2002 Kia Rio vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager

To start off, 2002 Kia Rio is newer by 6 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (156 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2002 Kia Rio. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 685 kg more than 2002 Kia Rio. 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 (275 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Rio. (113 Nm). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Rio. 1996 Plymouth Voyager has automatic transmission and 2002 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2002 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Plymouth Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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