2004 Dodge Caravan vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Caravan and 2004 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Caravan (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 471 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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, 2004 Dodge Caravan (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Caravan | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Caravan | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1741 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
