2009 Audi A8 vs. 1990 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2009 Audi A8 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A8 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 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 A8 (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A8 | 1990 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Audi | Plymouth |
| Model | A8 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2860 mm |
