2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Dodge Caliber
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Dakota and 2009 Dodge Caliber were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (154 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 535 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 Dakota 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, 2009 Dodge Dakota 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 Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (190 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Dakota | 2009 Dodge Caliber | |
Make | Dodge | Dodge |
Model | Dakota | Caliber |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 51 L |