1992 BMW 740 vs. 2009 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 130 kg more than 1992 BMW 740.
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, 1992 BMW 740 (401 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 2009 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 740 | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 74 L |
