1999 Dodge Caravan vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Caravan (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 1999 Dodge Caravan (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1999 Dodge Caravan has manual transmission. 1999 Dodge Caravan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Caravan | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Caravan | Civic |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |