1992 Dodge Caravan vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, both 1992 Dodge Caravan and 1992 Ferrari 456 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1992 Dodge Caravan. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1992 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1992 Dodge Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Ferrari 456 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 Ferrari 456. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Dodge 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 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Dodge Caravan. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Dodge Caravan | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Caravan | 456 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
