2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2007 Lancia Phedra
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Caliber and 2007 Lancia Phedra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Phedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Caliber (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Phedra. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Phedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 187 kg more than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Phedra. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Phedra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2007 Lancia Phedra | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Caliber | Phedra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |
