2005 Dodge Caravan vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Caravan and 2005 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Caravan. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Dodge Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Caravan. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Caravan | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Caravan | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
