2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, both 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser (220 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. (216 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 440 kg more than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
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, 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser (339 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. (332 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | PT Cruiser | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1847 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 76 L |
