1993 Dodge Caravan vs. 1993 Opel Calibra
To start off, both 1993 Dodge Caravan and 1993 Opel Calibra 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 Opel Calibra (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1993 Dodge Caravan. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1993 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 125 kg more than 1993 Opel Calibra.
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 Opel Calibra (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Dodge Caravan. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Caravan | 1993 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Caravan | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
