2002 Acura NSX vs. 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, both 2002 Acura NSX and 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. (212 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 500 kg more than 2002 Acura NSX.
Because 2002 Acura NSX 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 2002 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Grand 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, 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan (332 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura NSX | 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Make | Acura | Dodge |
Model | NSX | Grand Caravan |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |