1995 Dodge Caravan vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 Dodge Caravan. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1995 Dodge Caravan.
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, 2004 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Dodge Caravan. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Caravan | 2004 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Caravan | Altea |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
