2001 Dodge Caravan vs. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2001 Dodge Caravan is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Caravan (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. (97 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 60 kg more than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 2001 Dodge Caravan (313 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Bandeirante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Caravan | 1990 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Caravan | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2290 mm |
