1995 Acura Legend vs. 2000 Dodge Caravan
To start off, 2000 Dodge Caravan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 205 kg more than 1995 Acura Legend.
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, 1995 Acura Legend (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Caravan. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Caravan has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Caravan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Acura Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 2000 Dodge Caravan | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | Legend | Caravan |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2880 mm |
