1995 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, both 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 338 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145.
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, 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan (235 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | 145 | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3040 mm |
