2011 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2011 Peugeot 408
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2011 Peugeot 408 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan (283 HP) has 140 more horse power than 2011 Peugeot 408. (143 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2011 Peugeot 408.
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, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan (352 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Peugeot 408. (240 Nm). This means 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Peugeot 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2011 Peugeot 408 | |
| Make | Dodge | Peugeot |
| Model | Grand Caravan | 408 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 143 HP |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2710 mm |
