2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Dodge Caliber

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Dodge Caliber were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (154 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 124 kg more than 2009 Dodge Caliber. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Caliber, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (190 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Caliber.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Express 2009 Dodge Caliber
Make Chevrolet Dodge
Model Express Caliber
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Van Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5999 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 319 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 498 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 5100 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 12 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1549 kg 1425 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4420 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.3 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 51 L


 

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