2001 BMW M vs. 2001 Dodge Caravan
To start off, both 2001 BMW M and 2001 Dodge Caravan were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Caravan. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 475 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
Because 2001 BMW M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 BMW M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Caravan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Caravan. (313 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 2001 Dodge Caravan | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | M | Caravan |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2890 mm |
