2005 Holden Frontera vs. 1997 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2005 Holden Frontera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Frontera should accelerate faster than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Holden Frontera.
Because 2005 Holden Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Holden Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 Holden Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Frontera | 1997 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Holden | Plymouth |
| Model | Frontera | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3165 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2880 mm |
