2010 Dodge Caliber vs. 2011 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Caliber. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Caliber would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Caliber.

Because 2011 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Caliber, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Caliber. 2011 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2010 Dodge Caliber has manual transmission. 2010 Dodge Caliber will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Dodge Caliber 2011 Nissan Titan
Make Dodge Nissan
Model Caliber Titan
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2000 cc 5551 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 158 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 191 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4415 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Width 1748 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1534 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2634 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.6 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.2 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 L 106 L


 

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