2009 Citroen C5 vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2009 Citroen C5 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. Both 2009 Citroen C5 and 1996 Plymouth Voyager are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C5 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 364 kg more than 2009 Citroen C5.
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 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
| Model | C5 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 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 | 1442 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2880 mm |
