2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1998 Plymouth Voyager

To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 550 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000.

Because 2009 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Plymouth Voyager. (175 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Plymouth Voyager.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda S2000 1998 Plymouth Voyager
Make Honda Plymouth
Model S2000 Voyager
Year Released 2009 1998
Body Type Convertible Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 238 HP 131 HP
Engine RPM 8300 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 208 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 7500 RPM 4900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1250 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 4140 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2880 mm


 

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