2004 Dodge Caravan vs. 2004 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Caravan and 2004 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Caravan. (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 675 kg more than 2004 Dodge Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada 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, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Caravan. (226 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Caravan | 2004 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Caravan | Armada |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 5555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1741 kg | 2416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 106 L |
