2005 Dodge Caravan vs. 2005 Toyota Matrix
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Caravan and 2005 Toyota Matrix were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Caravan (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Matrix. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Matrix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 630 kg more than 2005 Toyota Matrix. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Dodge Caravan (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Matrix. (167 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Caravan | 2005 Toyota Matrix | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Caravan | Matrix |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
