1996 Dodge Caravan vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 14 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 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 57 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.
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 (275 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 1996 Dodge Caravan has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic 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 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Caravan | Civic |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |