2009 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 156 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Grand Caravan | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 67 L |