2003 Honda That vs. 2012 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2012 Dodge Caliber is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda That. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda That would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Caliber (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2003 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 546 kg more than 2003 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda That 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, 2003 Honda That 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda That. 2003 Honda That has automatic transmission and 2012 Dodge Caliber has manual transmission. 2012 Dodge Caliber will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda That | 2012 Dodge Caliber | |
Make | Honda | Dodge |
Model | That | Caliber |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1366 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1534 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2634 mm |