2009 Dodge Caliber vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Caliber and 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 155 kg more than 2009 Dodge Caliber. 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 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 Dodge Caliber (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. (146 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Caliber | 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Caliber | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 59 L |
