2001 Acura TL vs. 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, both 2001 Acura TL and 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura TL (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan. (212 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 355 kg more than 2001 Acura TL.
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, 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan (332 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura TL | 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | TL | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
