1996 Dodge Caravan vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Dodge Caravan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Caravan (156 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 570 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Dodge Caravan (275 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Caravan | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Caravan | Carina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2590 mm |
