2001 Acura RSX vs. 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, both 2001 Acura RSX and 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan (212 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2001 Acura RSX. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 674 kg more than 2001 Acura RSX. 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, 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan (332 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura RSX. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura RSX | 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Make | Acura | Dodge |
Model | RSX | Grand Caravan |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1256 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |