2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2007 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Caliber and 2007 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc, 2007 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Caliber (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 420 kg more than 2007 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Fiat Panda 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 Fiat Panda 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 Caliber (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2007 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Caliber | Panda |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1242 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 20 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 30 L |
