1990 Dodge Caravan vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 19 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1990 Dodge Caravan. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1990 Dodge Caravan.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Dodge Caravan. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Caravan | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Caravan | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
