2000 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2000 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 486 kg more than 2000 Buick Regal. 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, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Regal. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Regal | 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Regal | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
