2007 Acura MDX vs. 2007 Dodge Caliber
To start off, both 2007 Acura MDX and 2007 Dodge Caliber were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (154 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2007 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX 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, 2007 Acura MDX (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (190 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2007 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura MDX | 2007 Dodge Caliber | |
Make | Acura | Dodge |
Model | MDX | Caliber |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 51 L |