1992 BMW 740 vs. 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, both 1992 BMW 740 and 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 BMW 740 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 BMW 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 BMW 740 (401 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan. (235 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 740 | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3040 mm |
