2004 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 176 kg more than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 Dodge Grand Caravan (332 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1879 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
