2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 2006 Dodge Caravan is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Caravan (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 618 kg more than 1950 Morris Six. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Dodge Caravan (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 1950 Morris Six | |
| Make | Dodge | Morris |
| Model | Caravan | Six |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 40 L |
