2007 Dodge Caliber vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 6 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Caliber | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Caliber | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2920 mm |
