Toyota Hiace 1989 vs Dodge Caravan 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 162 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota Hiace engine produces 80 HP less power than Dodge Caravan, whereas torque is 123 NM less than Dodge Caravan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 76 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge Caravan) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Toyota Hiace) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota Hiace engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Dodge Caravan engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.75 m | |
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Toyota Hiace is smaller, but higher. Toyota Hiace is 11 cm shorter than the Dodge Caravan, 31 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Hiace is 19 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 566 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 566 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 4160 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 1600 | |
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