2002 Dodge Caravan vs. 2002 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2002 Dodge Caravan and 2002 Renault Megane 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 Dodge Caravan (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2002 Renault Megane. (75 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 555 kg more than 2002 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Megane. (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Caravan | 2002 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Caravan | Megane |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2428 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
