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Doesn't feel like 215hp

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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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So I did a little searching, but our 2005 Grand Caravan just doesn't feel like it's got all 215 ponies. Our Mitsubishi Endeavor we had previously also had a 215hp 3.8L V6 and it would run like a raped ape. Don't know if it's just a difference in drivelines and parasitic loss or what.

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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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Torque matters as well as the gear ratios along with weight. These puppies are heavy.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 07:44 AM
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Probably is, the Mitsu had AWD and more aggressive gearing along with 250 lbs-ft of torque.
 
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