2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

To start off, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Express.

Because 2007 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chevrolet Express 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
Make Chevrolet Dodge
Model Express Grand Caravan
Year Released 2007 2010
Body Type Van Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4293 cc 3800 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 195 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 311 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 5144 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1953 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1814 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 3078 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 78 L


 

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