1996 Dodge Caravan vs. 2005 Xedos 9
To start off, 2005 Xedos 9 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1996 Dodge Caravan. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Xedos 9.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Dodge Caravan (229 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Caravan | 2005 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Dodge | Xedos |
| Model | Caravan | 9 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |
