2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 2006 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Caravan and 2006 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Caravan (150 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Bluebird. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Bluebird.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Dodge Caravan (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Bluebird. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 2006 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Caravan | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2397 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1720 mm |
