2010 Acura TSX vs. 2011 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2011 Dodge Caliber is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Acura TSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Acura TSX would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura TSX weights approximately 176 kg more than 2011 Dodge Caliber. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Acura TSX (233 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura TSX | 2011 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | TSX | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1366 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4714 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2708 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
