2000 Dodge Caravan vs. 1990 GMC Suburban
To start off, 2000 Dodge Caravan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 GMC Suburban (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Caravan.
Because 1990 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 GMC Suburban 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, 1990 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Caravan. 1990 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Caravan has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Caravan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Caravan | 1990 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Dodge | GMC |
Model | Caravan | Suburban |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3300 mm |