2008 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP) has 135 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. (240 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1129 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. (343 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 88 L |
