2005 Cadillac Seville vs. 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan

To start off, both 2005 Cadillac Seville and 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 27 kg more than 2005 Cadillac Seville.

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, 2005 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Cadillac Seville 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
Make Cadillac Dodge
Model Seville Grand Caravan
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4565 cc 3310 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 301 HP 180 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 285 Nm
Engine Bore Size 93.1 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 81 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.3:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1857 kg 1884 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.9 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 76 L


 

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