2007 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2009 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2009 Honda Odyssey is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 101 kg more than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Honda Odyssey (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2009 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 332 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 | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 79 L |
