2009 Citroen C5 vs. 1990 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2009 Citroen C5 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Voyager (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Voyager.
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 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Voyager. (235 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 | 1990 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
| Model | C5 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 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 | 1560 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
