2011 Dodge Caliber vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Caliber and 2011 Honda Ridgeline were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 95 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 2011 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2011 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Caliber. 2011 Honda Ridgeline 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. 2011 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Caliber | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Caliber | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1366 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 83 L |
