2007 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2007 Dodge Caliber
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Colorado 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 Chevrolet Colorado 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 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Colorado | 2007 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Colorado | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |
