1991 Dodge Caravan vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1991 Dodge Caravan. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1991 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 905 kg more than 1991 Dodge Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Dodge Caravan. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Dodge Caravan | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Caravan | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
