1987 Plymouth Caravelle vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Plymouth Caravelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Plymouth Caravelle would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1987 Plymouth Caravelle. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1987 Plymouth Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1987 Plymouth Caravelle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Plymouth Caravelle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Plymouth Caravelle. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Plymouth Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Plymouth Caravelle | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Land Rover |
| Model | Caravelle | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2659 mm |
