2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2007 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Caliber and 2007 Pontiac Vibe were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2007 Dodge Caliber and 2007 Pontiac Vibe are equipped with a 1,798 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Caliber (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Pontiac Vibe. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2007 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 403 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 (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Vibe. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Caliber | 2007 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
Model | Caliber | Vibe |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1798 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1788 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 49 L |