2001 Dodge Caravan vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Caravan (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Civic 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 2009 Honda Civic. 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 Dodge Caravan (313 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Dodge Caravan | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Caravan | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |