1992 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2011 Dodge Caliber is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Caliber (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1992 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Accord weights approximately 44 kg more than 2011 Dodge Caliber.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Honda Accord (199 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Accord | 2011 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Honda | Dodge |
| Model | Accord | Caliber |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1366 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2634 mm |
