2000 Dodge Caravan vs. 1996 Mazda 626
To start off, 2000 Dodge Caravan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda 626 would be higher. Both 2000 Dodge Caravan and 1996 Mazda 626 are equipped with a 1,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Caravan (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 595 kg more than 1996 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Dodge Caravan (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Caravan | 1996 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Caravan | 626 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2620 mm |
