2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 2005 Marcos TSO
To start off, 2006 Dodge Caravan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Marcos TSO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Marcos TSO would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (400 HP) has 220 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (180 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 672 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
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 Marcos TSO (534 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 2005 Marcos TSO | |
| Make | Dodge | Marcos |
| Model | Caravan | TSO |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2290 mm |
