2003 Dodge Caravan vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2003 Dodge Caravan. (146 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2003 Dodge Caravan.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Dodge Caravan. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Dodge Caravan. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2003 Dodge Caravan has manual transmission. 2003 Dodge Caravan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Dodge Caravan | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Caravan | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 4197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 104 L |