2004 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Grand 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan (216 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 1001 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 Grand Caravan (332 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (223 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1847 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
