2007 Acura RDX vs. 2007 Dodge Caliber
To start off, both 2007 Acura RDX 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Acura RDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (154 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2007 Acura RDX 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 RDX 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 RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (190 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura RDX | 2007 Dodge Caliber | |
Make | Acura | Dodge |
Model | RDX | Caliber |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |