2006 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2006 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2006 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (190 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. (180 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 529 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry.

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 Grand Caravan (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (268 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan 2006 Toyota Camry
Make Dodge Toyota
Model Grand Caravan Camry
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3310 cc 2999 cc
Horse Power 180 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 268 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1884 kg 1355 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.1 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 70 L


 

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