2006 Toyota Camry vs. 2011 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2011 Dodge Caliber is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,360 cc, 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Caliber (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Camry weights approximately 21 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, 2006 Toyota Camry (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Camry | 2011 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Toyota | Dodge |
| Model | Camry | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
