2009 Dodge Caliber vs. 2009 Fiat Fiorino
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Caliber and 2009 Fiat Fiorino were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Caliber (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 110 kg more than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Dodge Caliber is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Caliber 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, 2009 Fiat Fiorino (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Fiorino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Caliber | 2009 Fiat Fiorino | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Caliber | Fiorino |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |
