2004 Dodge Caravan vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Caravan and 2004 Suzuki XL7 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Caravan. (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 61 kg more than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Suzuki XL7 (250 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Caravan. (226 Nm). This means 2004 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Caravan | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Dodge | Suzuki |
| Model | Caravan | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1741 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
