2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 1998 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 874 kg more than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. (175 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 1998 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Express | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2674 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2880 mm |
