2003 Acura EL vs. 2003 Dodge Caravan
To start off, both 2003 Acura EL and 2003 Dodge Caravan were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Caravan (146 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Acura EL. (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 570 kg more than 2003 Acura EL. 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, 2003 Dodge Caravan (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura EL. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Acura EL | 2003 Dodge Caravan | |
Make | Acura | Dodge |
Model | EL | Caravan |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2429 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2890 mm |