2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 2010 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2010 Nissan Quest is newer by 4 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Quest (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (180 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 421 kg more than 2010 Nissan Quest.
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 (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Quest. (241 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 2010 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Caravan | Quest |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
