2005 Dodge Caravan vs. 2009 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 4 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Caravan. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 379 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (336 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Caravan. (285 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Caravan | 2009 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Caravan | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 83 L |
