2004 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2007 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. (216 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 240 kg more than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. 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, 2007 Kia Sorento (354 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. (332 Nm). This means 2007 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2007 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1847 kg | 2087 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
