2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 2003 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2006 Dodge Caravan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Speedster would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Caravan (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2003 Opel Speedster. (145 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 966 kg more than 2003 Opel Speedster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Dodge Caravan (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Speedster. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 2003 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Caravan | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 36 L |
