1991 Dodge Caravan vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1991 Dodge Caravan. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1991 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 245 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina.
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, 1991 Dodge Caravan (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1991 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Dodge Caravan | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Caravan | Carina |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
