1996 Dodge Caravan vs. 2011 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2011 Toyota Camry is newer by 15 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Camry (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1996 Dodge Caravan. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 225 kg more than 2011 Toyota Camry.
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 (262 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Camry. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Caravan | 2011 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Caravan | Camry |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2776 mm |
