2005 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (230 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (181 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Because 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (394 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 | 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 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 | 78 L |
