2000 Dodge Caravan vs. 1990 Honda Legend

To start off, 2000 Dodge Caravan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 405 kg more than 1990 Honda Legend.

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, 1990 Honda Legend (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Caravan.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Dodge Caravan 1990 Honda Legend
Make Dodge Honda
Model Caravan Legend
Year Released 2000 1990
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 2675 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 131 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1800 kg 1395 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2770 mm


 

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