1996 Dodge Caravan vs. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP) has 237 more horse power than 1996 Dodge Caravan. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Because 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Caravan. (229 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Caravan | 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Caravan | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2750 mm |
