2002 Dodge Caravan vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 10 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Caravan. (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 136 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord.
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, 2012 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Caravan. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Caravan. 2012 Honda Accord 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. 2012 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Caravan | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Caravan | Accord |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2428 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
