1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 2012 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2012 Dodge Caliber is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Caliber (158 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 94 kg more than 2012 Dodge Caliber.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 2012 Dodge Caliber (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Land Rover 88 | 2012 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Land Rover | Dodge |
| Model | 88 | Caliber |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1366 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2634 mm |
