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 |