2010 Dodge Caliber vs. 2010 Opel Antara
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Caliber and 2010 Opel Antara were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,404 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Caliber (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Antara weights approximately 471 kg more than 2010 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2010 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Opel Antara 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 Opel Antara (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Dodge Caliber | 2010 Opel Antara | |
Make | Dodge | Opel |
Model | Caliber | Antara |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 65 L |