2011 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 440 kg more than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |
