2005 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2005 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2005 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan (181 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 506 kg more than 2005 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Dodge Grand Caravan (285 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Meriva. (151 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2005 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 53 L |
