2009 Dodge Caliber vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Caliber and 2009 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster 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 Honda Accord (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Caliber. 2009 Honda Accord 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. 2009 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Caliber | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Caliber | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 65 L |
