2008 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2008 Nissan Livina
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2008 Nissan Livina 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 1045 kg more than 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan.
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 Dodge Grand Caravan (343 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm). This means 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina. 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Livina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2008 Nissan Livina | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Grand Caravan | Livina |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3952 cc | 1598 cc |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 343 Nm | 154 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 52 L |