2009 Audi A5 vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 13 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 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 270 kg more than 2009 Audi A5.
Because 2009 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 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, 2009 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Audi | Plymouth |
| Model | A5 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2880 mm |
