2009 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan (173 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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 Dodge Grand Caravan (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (167 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
