1990 Dodge Caravan vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 17 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 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1990 Dodge Caravan. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1990 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 295 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
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, 2007 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Dodge Caravan. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Caravan | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Caravan | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
