1996 Dodge Caravan vs. 1996 Fiat Vivace
To start off, both 1996 Dodge Caravan and 1996 Fiat Vivace were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Caravan (156 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Vivace. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 889 kg more than 1996 Fiat Vivace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Dodge Caravan (275 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Vivace. 1996 Dodge Caravan has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Vivace has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Vivace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Dodge Caravan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Caravan | 1996 Fiat Vivace | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Caravan | Vivace |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1372 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2230 mm |
