1991 Dodge Caravan vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 16 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1991 Dodge Caravan. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1991 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 712 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 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Dodge Caravan. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Dodge Caravan | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Caravan | Defender |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3230 mm |
