2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2007 Ferrari F430
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Caliber and 2007 Ferrari F430 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 214 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 Ferrari F430 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 Ferrari F430. 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 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2007 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Caliber | F430 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 4308 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 483 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 95 L |
