2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2006 Dodge Caravan
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (150 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2006 Dodge Caravan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Tahoe | Caravan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
