1990 Dodge Caravan vs. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 20 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1990 Dodge Caravan. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1990 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1990 Dodge Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Dodge Caravan. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Caravan | 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Caravan | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2850 mm |
