2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2007 Nissan Sentra

To start off, both 2007 Dodge Caliber and 2007 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Caliber (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Sentra.

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 Nissan Sentra (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caliber.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Dodge Caliber 2007 Nissan Sentra
Make Dodge Nissan
Model Caliber Sentra
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77.5 mm 80.3 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 L 55 L


 

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