2006 BMW 118 vs. 2006 Dodge Caravan
To start off, both 2006 BMW 118 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 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Caravan (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 6 kg more than 2006 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Dodge Caravan (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 2006 Dodge Caravan | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 118 | Caravan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3310 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1842 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |