2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (173 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 773 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (205 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Colorado | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
