2005 Dodge Caravan vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Dodge Caravan is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Caravan. (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 724 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 Dodge Caravan (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Caravan | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Caravan | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |