1990 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 915 kg more than 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan. (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Dodge | Bentley |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3066 mm |
