2005 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2004 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (181 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 393 kg more than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2004 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg | 2274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 106 L |
