2010 Dodge Caliber vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Caliber and 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Dodge Caliber and 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 296 kg more than 2010 Dodge Caliber. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Caliber | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Caliber | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |
