2005 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2005 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2005 Volvo S60 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 (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S60. (161 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 383 kg more than 2005 Volvo S60. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S60. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2005 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Grand Caravan | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1501 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
