2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Dodge Caravan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,309 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Caravan (180 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 150 kg more than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Caravan | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Caravan | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3309 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2370 mm |