2007 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 801 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina. 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, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2530 mm |
