2009 Chevrolet Matiz vs. 2009 Dodge Caliber
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Matiz 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Caliber (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Matiz. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 650 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Matiz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Dodge Caliber (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Matiz. (71 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Matiz | 2009 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Matiz | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 794 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 51 L |
