2001 Dodge Caravan vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 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 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Caravan (173 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 908 kg more than 2001 Dodge Caravan.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Caravan. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Caravan. 2001 Dodge Caravan has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Dodge Caravan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Dodge Caravan | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Caravan | Defender |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |