2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Dodge Caravan
To start off, 2006 Dodge Caravan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (180 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 392 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Dodge Caravan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Corvette | Caravan |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 3310 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 285 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1842 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |