2002 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan (212 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 1997 Marcos Mantara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan (332 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Marcos Mantara. (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Dodge | Marcos |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1090 mm |
