2005 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2005 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2005 SsangYong Rodius 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 20 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Rodius. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 336 kg more than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Because 2005 SsangYong Rodius is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rodius 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, 2005 SsangYong Rodius (342 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (285 Nm). This means 2005 SsangYong Rodius 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 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg | 2217 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
