2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 2005 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2006 Dodge Caravan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Amanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Amanti would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Amanti (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (180 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Amanti weights approximately 74 kg more than 2006 Dodge Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Dodge Caravan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Amanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Caravan will offer significantly more control. 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 Kia Amanti (298 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 2005 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Caravan | Amanti |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3309 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
