2000 Dodge Caravan vs. 2011 Kia Forte
To start off, 2011 Kia Forte is newer by 11 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Forte (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 539 kg more than 2011 Kia Forte.
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, 2011 Kia Forte (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Caravan | 2011 Kia Forte | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Caravan | Forte |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2649 mm |