1990 Dodge Caravan vs. 1997 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (220 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1990 Dodge Caravan. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1990 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 265 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
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 (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (221 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Caravan | 1997 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Caravan | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
