2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 2006 Dodge Caravan is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 392 kg more than 1981 Porsche 928.
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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Caravan | 928 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 85 L |
