1996 Dodge Caravan vs. 1996 Plymouth Breeze

To start off, both 1996 Dodge Caravan and 1996 Plymouth Breeze 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 32 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Breeze. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Breeze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 575 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Breeze. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Breeze. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Breeze. 1996 Dodge Caravan has automatic transmission and 1996 Plymouth Breeze has manual transmission. 1996 Plymouth Breeze will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Dodge Caravan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Dodge Caravan 1996 Plymouth Breeze
Make Dodge Plymouth
Model Caravan Breeze
Year Released 1996 1996
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3778 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 164 HP 132 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 307 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 3100 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1925 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2750 mm


 

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