2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 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), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy 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, 2008 Subaru Legacy 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 Dodge Caravan (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Caravan | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Dodge | Subaru |
Model | Caravan | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
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 | 0 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |