2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (150 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
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, 2013 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Caravan | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2397 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1299 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2450 mm |
