2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2000 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 435 kg more than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 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, 2000 Plymouth Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (150 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2000 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Chrysler | Plymouth |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2880 mm |
