2007 Dodge Caravan vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 235 kg more than 2008 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, 2007 Dodge Caravan (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Caravan | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Caravan | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |