2005 Dodge Caravan vs. 2006 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2006 Fiat Albea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Caravan (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 599 kg more than 2006 Fiat Albea. 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, 2005 Dodge Caravan (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Caravan | 2006 Fiat Albea | |
Make | Dodge | Fiat |
Model | Caravan | Albea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |