2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2009 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2009 Nissan Navara is newer by 2 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Navara weights approximately 547 kg more than 2007 Dodge Caliber. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Navara 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, 2009 Nissan Navara 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, 2009 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caliber. 2009 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Caliber has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Caliber will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Caliber | 2009 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Caliber | Navara |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |