1996 Dodge Stealth vs. 1996 Volkswagen Caddy

To start off, both 1996 Dodge Stealth and 1996 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Stealth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Stealth (282 HP) has 208 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Caddy. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Stealth weights approximately 650 kg more than 1996 Volkswagen Caddy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1996 Dodge Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Caddy. (125 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Caddy.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Dodge Stealth 1996 Volkswagen Caddy
Make Dodge Volkswagen
Model Stealth Caddy
Year Released 1996 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2972 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 282 HP 74 HP
Torque 428 Nm 125 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1730 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1850 mm