2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Caliber and 2007 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Caliber | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Dodge | Subaru |
Model | Caliber | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |