2011 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2011 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 386 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Grand Caravan | 911 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 530 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 67 L |