2005 Dodge Caravan vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, both 2005 Dodge Caravan and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Caravan (180 HP) has 113 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 582 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Dodge Caravan (285 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Dodge Caravan 2005 Honda Civic
Make Dodge Honda
Model Caravan Civic
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3310 cc 1493 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 180 HP 67 HP
Torque 285 Nm 135 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1707 kg 1125 kg
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 50 L


 

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