2010 Dodge Caliber vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Caliber and 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 211 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.
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 Mitsubishi Outlander (226 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Outlander | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Caliber | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 63 L |
