2000 Dodge Caravan vs. 2007 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 6,688 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1349 kg more than 2000 Dodge Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram 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, 2007 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 653 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Caravan | 2007 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Caravan | Ram |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 6688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3013 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 827 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 3149 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3580 mm |
