2006 Kia Rio vs. 1998 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2006 Kia Rio 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 656 kg more than 2006 Kia Rio. 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, 1998 Plymouth Voyager (175 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Rio. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Rio | 1998 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Kia | Plymouth |
| Model | Rio | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 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 | 1144 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2880 mm |
