2005 Kia Carens vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2005 Kia Carens 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 344 kg more than 2005 Kia Carens. 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 (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carens | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
Make | Kia | Plymouth |
Model | Carens | Voyager |
Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2880 mm |