1993 Dodge Caravan vs. 1993 Ford Tempo
To start off, both 1993 Dodge Caravan and 1993 Ford Tempo were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Dodge Caravan (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1993 Ford Tempo. (96 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 240 kg more than 1993 Ford Tempo. 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, 1993 Dodge Caravan (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Tempo. (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Caravan | 1993 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Caravan | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2540 mm |
