2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Blazer 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (191 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 245 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. 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 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (332 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Blazer | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
