2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1990 Dodge Caravan
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1990 Dodge Caravan. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1990 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2005 De Tomaso Guara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Caravan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Dodge Caravan. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Dodge Caravan.
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2005 De Tomaso Guara | 1990 Dodge Caravan | |
Make | De Tomaso | Dodge |
Model | Guara | Caravan |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |