1998 Dodge Caravan vs. 1998 Fiat Marea
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Caravan and 1998 Fiat Marea were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Marea (148 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 545 kg more than 1998 Fiat Marea.
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, 1998 Fiat Marea (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Caravan | 1998 Fiat Marea | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Caravan | Marea |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2450 mm |
