2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2007 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Caliber and 2007 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Terracan (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 798 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 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (190 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2007 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
| Model | Caliber | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 75 L |
