2008 Dodge Caliber vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Caliber and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 599 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Caliber | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Caliber | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1493 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |
