1992 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 1992 Vauxhall Nova
To start off, both 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan and 1992 Vauxhall Nova were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 835 kg more than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan (235 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Vauxhall Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan | 1992 Vauxhall Nova | |
| Make | Dodge | Vauxhall |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Nova |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2971 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2350 mm |
