2004 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 7 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 (216 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 141 kg more than 2011 Toyota Venza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Venza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1847 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 67 L |
