1992 Dodge Caravan vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1992 Dodge Caravan. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1992 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 15 kg more than 2010 Seat Altea.
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, 2010 Seat Altea (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Dodge Caravan. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Dodge Caravan | 2010 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Caravan | Altea |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |
