2009 Audi A6 vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (156 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
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, 2009 Audi A6 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (275 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Audi | Plymouth |
| Model | A6 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2880 mm |
