2008 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2008 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2008 GMC Acadia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Acadia (275 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. (240 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 782 kg more than 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia will offer significantly more control. 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 Dodge Grand Caravan (343 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm). This means 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2008 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 275 HP |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2142 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 83 L |
