2007 Dodge Caravan vs. 2008 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2008 Honda Odyssey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Odyssey (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caravan. (150 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 6 kg more than 2008 Honda Odyssey.
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, 2008 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caravan. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Caravan | 2008 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Caravan | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 79 L |