2005 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 9 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (164 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 800 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (307 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Civic 1996 Plymouth Voyager
Make Honda Plymouth
Model Civic Voyager
Year Released 2005 1996
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1493 cc 3778 cc
Horse Power 67 HP 164 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 307 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3100 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1125 kg 1925 kg
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2880 mm


 

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