2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 781 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (229 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Land Rover | Plymouth |
| Model | Discovery | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2880 mm |
