Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
158 HP
151 HP
Torque:
275 NM
229 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
n/a seconds
n/a seconds
Dodge Grand Caravan engine produces 7 HP more power than Chrysler Grand Voyager, whereas torque is 46 NM more than Chrysler Grand Voyager.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
11.2
Fuel tank capacity:
75 litres
75 litres
Engines
Engine production duration:
11 years
15 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Concorde
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Grand Caravan
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chrysler Grand Voyager might be a better choice in this respect.
Chrysler Grand Voyager 1997 2.4 engine: This engine features a thin-walled cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum cylinder head with dual overhead camshafts, a timing belt system, two balance shafts, hydraulic lifters, a dual-mass flywheel, and a dampened crankshaft pulley. It has received numerous ... More about Chrysler Grand Voyager 1997 2.4 engine
Dimensions
Length:
5.07 m
5.07 m
Width:
1.92 m
1.92 m
Height:
1.74 m
1.74 m
Both cars are similar in size. Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Grand Voyager are practically the same length.
