2010 Dodge Caliber vs. 2011 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2011 Opel Vivaro 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Caliber (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 280 kg more than 2010 Dodge Caliber.
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, 2011 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Caliber | 2011 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Caliber | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 90 L |
