2007 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2011 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2011 Nissan Altima is newer by 4 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 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 483 kg more than 2011 Nissan Altima.
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, 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2011 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Altima |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
