2006 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Plymouth Voyager

To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 9 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 725 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.

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, 2006 Honda Accord (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Plymouth Voyager. 2006 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1997 Plymouth Voyager has manual transmission. 1997 Plymouth Voyager will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Accord 1997 Plymouth Voyager
Make Honda Plymouth
Model Accord Voyager
Year Released 2006 1997
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2997 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 238 HP 131 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 287 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1075 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2880 mm


 

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