1998 Dodge Caravan vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Caravan and 1998 Honda Life were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Caravan (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life 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, 1998 Dodge Caravan (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Caravan | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Caravan | Life |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 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 | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2370 mm |
