2012 Lancia Voyager vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger
To start off, 2012 Lancia Voyager is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger would be higher. At 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Voyager (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Voyager should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 300 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lancia Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger 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, 2012 Lancia Voyager (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lancia Voyager | 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger | |
| Make | Lancia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Voyager | Challenger |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3604 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2730 mm |
