2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 2003 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Solara (162 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 665 kg more than 2003 Toyota Solara.
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, 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 2003 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Voyager | Solara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |
