1999 Dodge Caravan vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1999 Dodge Caravan is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1999 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1999 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 200 kg more than 1974 Fiat 130.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Caravan | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Caravan | 130 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
