2004 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 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 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 694 kg more than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. (332 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Grand Caravan | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 360 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2014 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |