2002 Dodge Caravan vs. 2002 Honda Avancier
To start off, both 2002 Dodge Caravan and 2002 Honda Avancier were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,428 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Avancier (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Caravan. (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 124 kg more than 2002 Honda Avancier.
Because 2002 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier 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, 2002 Dodge Caravan (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Avancier. (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Avancier. 2002 Honda Avancier has automatic transmission and 2002 Dodge Caravan has manual transmission. 2002 Dodge Caravan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Avancier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Caravan | 2002 Honda Avancier | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Caravan | Avancier |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2428 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |
