2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caravan. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caravan.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caravan. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Dodge Caravan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Silverado | Caravan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |
