2000 Dodge Caravan vs. 1968 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 2000 Dodge Caravan is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 440 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
Because 1968 Dodge Coronet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Dodge Coronet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Caravan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Caravan | 1968 Dodge Coronet | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Caravan | Coronet |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2980 mm |
