2004 Dodge Caravan vs. 2004 Lancia Phedra
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Caravan and 2004 Lancia Phedra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Caravan (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Lancia Phedra. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2004 Lancia Phedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 129 kg more than 2004 Lancia Phedra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Dodge Caravan (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lancia Phedra. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lancia Phedra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Caravan | 2004 Lancia Phedra | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Caravan | Phedra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1741 kg | 1612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
