1997 Dodge Caravan vs. 2003 Honda That
To start off, 2003 Honda That is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Caravan (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2003 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 980 kg more than 2003 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda That 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, 1997 Dodge Caravan (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda That. 2003 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1997 Dodge Caravan has manual transmission. 1997 Dodge Caravan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Dodge Caravan | 2003 Honda That | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Caravan | That |
Year Released | 1997 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2370 mm |