2008 Dodge Caliber vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Dodge Caliber is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Camry would be higher. Both 2008 Dodge Caliber and 2006 Toyota Camry are equipped with a 2,360 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Caliber (285 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry.
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, 2008 Dodge Caliber (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Caliber | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Caliber | Camry |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2360 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
