2012 Dodge Caliber vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Caliber and 2012 Infiniti M were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (360 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 539 kg more than 2012 Dodge Caliber. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Infiniti M 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 2012 Infiniti M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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. 2012 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2012 Dodge Caliber has manual transmission. 2012 Dodge Caliber will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Caliber | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
| Model | Caliber | M |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1534 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 67 L |
