2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2007 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Caliber and 2007 Pontiac Solstice were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Solstice (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2007 Pontiac Solstice 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 Pontiac Solstice. 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 Dodge Caliber (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2007 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Caliber | Solstice |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 49 L |
