2000 Dodge Caravan vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is newer by 13 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 396 kg more than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA.
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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Caravan | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Caravan | ALTIMA |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2675 mm |
