2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2008 Fiat Palio
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Caliber. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Caliber would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 (190 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2007 Dodge Caliber has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Caliber will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Caliber | 2008 Fiat Palio | |
Make | Dodge | Fiat |
Model | Caliber | Palio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1241 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 47 L |