2002 Dodge Caravan vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 2,428 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Caravan. (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Caravan.
Because 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 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, 2010 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Caravan. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Caravan. 2010 Audi A5 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. 2010 Audi A5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Caravan | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Caravan | A5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2428 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
