2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 180 kg more than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. (352 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Express | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |
