2005 Acura NSX vs. 1998 Plymouth Voyager

To start off, 2005 Acura NSX is newer by 7 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 350 kg more than 2005 Acura NSX.

Because 2005 Acura NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Acura NSX (305 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. (175 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Voyager.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Acura NSX 1998 Plymouth Voyager
Make Acura Plymouth
Model NSX Voyager
Year Released 2005 1998
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 286 HP 131 HP
Engine RPM 7100 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 4900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2880 mm


 

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