2010 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2010 Dodge Journey
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2010 Dodge Journey were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Journey. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Journey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 236 kg more than 2010 Dodge Journey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Journey. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Journey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2010 Dodge Journey | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Journey |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 78 L |
