2005 Dodge Caravan vs. 2007 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Caravan. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 71 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango 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, 2007 Dodge Durango 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (407 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Caravan. (285 Nm). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Caravan | 2007 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Caravan | Durango |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 102 L |
