2005 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2005 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 71 kg more than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan (332 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1929 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
