2002 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2002 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2002 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan (212 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C5. (138 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 530 kg more than 2002 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Grand Caravan (332 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2002 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Dodge | Citroen |
| Model | Grand Caravan | C5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |
