2009 Dodge Caliber vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2009 Dodge Caliber is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 980 kg more than 2009 Dodge Caliber.
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) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2009 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2008 Nissan Almera 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. 2008 Nissan Almera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Caliber | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Caliber | Almera |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 138 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |