2004 Dodge Caravan vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mariner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mariner (201 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Caravan. (180 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 208 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
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 Dodge Caravan (285 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Caravan | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Caravan | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |
