2001 BMW 745 vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (284 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 132 kg more than 2001 BMW 745.
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, 2001 BMW 745 (390 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 745 | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 745 | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2764 mm |
