2004 Nissan Xterra vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2004 Nissan Xterra is newer by 8 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 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Xterra (181 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 56 kg more than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Xterra (270 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Xterra | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
| Model | Xterra | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2880 mm |
