2002 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan

To start off, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 125 kg more than 2002 Cadillac Seville.

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, 2002 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (332 Nm). This means 2002 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Cadillac Seville 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
Make Cadillac Dodge
Model Seville Grand Caravan
Year Released 2002 2005
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4572 cc 3786 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 332 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.6:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1804 kg 1929 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 3040 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 76 L


 

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