1988 Pontiac Fiero vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Fiero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Fiero would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. (143 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Fiero.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Dodge Nitro (359 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. 2010 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 1988 Pontiac Fiero has manual transmission. 1988 Pontiac Fiero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Pontiac Fiero | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Pontiac | Dodge |
Model | Fiero | Nitro |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2826 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 359 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2764 mm |