2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 2005 Lexus IS
To start off, 2006 Dodge Caravan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus IS would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus IS (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 302 kg more than 2005 Lexus IS.
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, 2005 Lexus IS (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Caravan | 2005 Lexus IS | |
Make | Dodge | Lexus |
Model | Caravan | IS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3310 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |