2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 2006 GMC Sierra

To start off, both 2006 Dodge Caravan and 2006 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (180 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 909 kg more than 2006 Dodge Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Caravan.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Dodge Caravan 2006 GMC Sierra
Make Dodge GMC
Model Caravan Sierra
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Minivan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3310 cc 5326 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 180 HP 295 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 454 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 2659 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 6330 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 4010 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 129 L


 

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