2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (150 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Caravan | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2397 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
