2004 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2004 Rover 45
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2004 Rover 45 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 Dodge Grand Caravan (216 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2004 Rover 45. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 692 kg more than 2004 Rover 45. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Grand Caravan (332 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 45. (160 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2004 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Dodge | Rover |
| Model | Grand Caravan | 45 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1847 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
