2011 Dodge Caliber vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Dodge Caliber. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Dodge Caliber would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 698 kg more than 2011 Dodge Caliber. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Dodge Caliber. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Caliber. 2012 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 2011 Dodge Caliber has manual transmission. 2011 Dodge Caliber will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Caliber | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Caliber | Navara |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |
