1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 37 kg more than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (318 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro. 2011 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 5.8 | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1791 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2764 mm |
