1990 Dodge Caravan vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra

To start off, both 1990 Dodge Caravan and 1990 Lancia Dedra were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Caravan (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1990 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 348 kg more than 1990 Lancia Dedra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1990 Dodge Caravan (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lancia Dedra.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Dodge Caravan 1990 Lancia Dedra
Make Dodge Lancia
Model Caravan Dedra
Year Released 1990 1990
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2501 cc 1581 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 183 Nm 129 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Vehicle Weight 1405 kg 1057 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2550 mm