2001 Dodge Caravan vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Caravan. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 418 kg more than 2001 Dodge Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Caravan. (313 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Caravan | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Caravan | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3040 mm |
