2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2011 Dodge Caliber is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 462 kg more than 2011 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Caliber. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Dodge Caliber | |
Make | Land Rover | Dodge |
Model | Defender | Caliber |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2400 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1408 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 51 L |