2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 2011 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 5 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (180 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2011 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 2011 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Caravan | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3309 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
