2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 1998 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2006 Dodge Caravan is newer by 8 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 3,309 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Caravan (180 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 50 kg more than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Because 2006 Dodge Caravan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Caravan 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, 2006 Dodge Caravan (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. (175 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 1998 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Dodge | Plymouth |
| Model | Caravan | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3309 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2880 mm |
