2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 2006 Fiat Stilo
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Caravan and 2006 Fiat Stilo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Caravan (180 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (94 HP @ 580 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 515 kg more than 2006 Fiat Stilo. 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, 2006 Dodge Caravan (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 2006 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Caravan | Stilo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 1366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 580 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 58 L |
