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 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Caravan (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). 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 910 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 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). 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 | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
