2005 Honda Odyssey vs. 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Honda Odyssey. (255 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 56 kg more than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan.
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, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan (352 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm). This means 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Odyssey | 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Honda | Dodge |
| Model | Odyssey | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2102 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 76 L |
