2008 Dodge Caliber vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Caliber and 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Caliber (285 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma.
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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Caliber | 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
Model | Caliber | Carisma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |