1996 Dodge Caravan vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 1996 Dodge Caravan and 1996 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Caravan (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (79 HP @ 4050 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1996 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 35 kg more than 1996 Dodge Caravan.
Because 1996 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando 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, 1996 Dodge Caravan (262 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (150 Nm @ 2240 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Caravan | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Caravan | Korando |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4050 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2240 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
