2005 Dodge Neon vs. 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Neon and 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan 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 Neon (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Neon should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 569 kg more than 2005 Dodge Neon.
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 Neon (339 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Neon | 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Neon | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 76 L |
