2011 Dodge Caliber vs. 2011 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Caliber and 2011 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Caliber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Caliber (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2011 Renault Twingo. (63 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Caliber weights approximately 311 kg more than 2011 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Caliber (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Twingo. (160 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Dodge Caliber | 2011 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Dodge | Renault |
Model | Caliber | Twingo |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1459 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1366 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 40 L |