2007 BMW 650 vs. 2007 Dodge Caliber
To start off, both 2007 BMW 650 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2007 BMW 650 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 650. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caliber, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 2007 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 650 | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
