2004 Dodge Caravan vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Caravan and 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Caravan (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 302 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 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 (285 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Caravan | 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Caravan | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 81 L |
