2005 Honda Fit vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2005 Honda Fit 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 82 more horse power than 2005 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 865 kg more than 2005 Honda Fit. 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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Fit | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Fit | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2880 mm |
