2006 Audi A8 vs. 2006 Dodge Caravan
To start off, both 2006 Audi A8 and 2006 Dodge Caravan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (151 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Because 2006 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 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, 2006 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 2006 Dodge Caravan | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | A8 | Caravan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3934 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
