1998 Dodge Caravan vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Caravan would be higher. 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 10 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 640 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Dodge Caravan (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Caravan | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Dodge | Mini |
| Model | Caravan | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1387 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2466 mm |
