1995 Dodge Caravan vs. 1995 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 1995 Dodge Caravan and 1995 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Jeep Cherokee (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1995 Dodge Caravan. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1995 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 155 kg more than 1995 Dodge Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Jeep Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep Cherokee (301 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Dodge Caravan. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Caravan | 1995 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Caravan | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
