2009 Dodge Caliber vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Dodge Caliber is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Caliber. 2007 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Caliber has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Caliber will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Caliber | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Caliber | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 5550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 106 L |
