2001 Dodge Intrepid vs. 2003 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2003 Toyota Caldina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Dodge Intrepid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Dodge Intrepid would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Intrepid (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Caldina. (130 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 325 kg more than 2003 Toyota Caldina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Dodge Intrepid (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Caldina. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Intrepid | 2003 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Intrepid | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |
