1996 Dodge Caravan vs. 1996 Mini MK VII
To start off, both 1996 Dodge Caravan and 1996 Mini MK VII were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Caravan (164 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1996 Mini MK VII. (96 HP @ 6130 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1996 Mini MK VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1996 Mini MK VII. 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, 1996 Dodge Caravan (307 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mini MK VII. (115 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mini MK VII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Caravan | 1996 Mini MK VII | |
| Make | Dodge | Mini |
| Model | Caravan | MK VII |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6130 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2040 mm |
