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:
114 HP
150 HP
Torque:
262 NM
226 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
13.8 seconds
n/a seconds
Chrysler Grand Voyager engine produces 36 HP less power than Dodge Grand Caravan, but torque is 36 NM more than Dodge Grand Caravan.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.7
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
75 litres
75 litres
Engines
Engine production duration:
10 years
15 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Grand Caravan might be a better choice in this respect.
Dodge Grand Caravan 1996 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 Dodge Grand Caravan 1996 2.4 engine
Dimensions
Length:
5.07 m
5.07 m
Width:
1.92 m
1.95 m
Height:
1.74 m
1.74 m
Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler Grand Voyager and Dodge Grand Caravan are practically the same length.