2000 Dodge Caravan vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Skoda Octavia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Caravan (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Skoda Octavia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Octavia will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Skoda Octavia (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Caravan | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Dodge | Skoda |
| Model | Caravan | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2580 mm |
