2004 Dodge Caravan vs. 2002 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2004 Dodge Caravan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Camry (160 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Caravan. (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 381 kg more than 2002 Toyota Camry.
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, 2004 Dodge Caravan (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Camry. (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Camry. 2002 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2004 Dodge Caravan has manual transmission. 2004 Dodge Caravan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Caravan | 2002 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Caravan | Camry |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1741 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |