1987 BMW 324 vs. 2006 Dodge Caravan
To start off, 2006 Dodge Caravan is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 324 would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Caravan (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1987 BMW 324. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 582 kg more than 1987 BMW 324. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Dodge Caravan (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 324. (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 2006 Dodge Caravan | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 324 | Caravan |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
