1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2000 Dodge Caravan
To start off, 2000 Dodge Caravan is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 215 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Caravan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 2000 Dodge Caravan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Camaro | Caravan |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2880 mm |
