2006 Toyota Previa vs. 2010 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2010 Dodge Caliber is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Caliber (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Previa. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Previa weights approximately 306 kg more than 2010 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 Previa (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Previa | 2010 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Toyota | Dodge |
| Model | Previa | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 51 L |
