2005 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Dodge Caravan
To start off, 2007 Dodge Caravan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caravan. (150 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 134 kg more than 2007 Dodge Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caravan. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2007 Dodge Caravan | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 325 | Caravan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 101.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
