2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2007 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Caliber and 2007 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 325 kg more than 2007 Dodge Caliber. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango (408 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (190 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Caliber | 2007 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Dodge | Dodge |
Model | Caliber | Durango |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 102 L |