2002 Dodge Caravan vs. 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
To start off, both 2002 Dodge Caravan and 2002 Oldsmobile Alero 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 Oldsmobile Alero (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Caravan. (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 380 kg more than 2002 Oldsmobile Alero.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Oldsmobile Alero. (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Oldsmobile Alero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Caravan | 2002 Oldsmobile Alero | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Caravan | Alero |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2428 cc | 2392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
