2002 Dodge Stratus vs. 2011 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 Nissan Navara is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Stratus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Stratus would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Stratus. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Navara weights approximately 652 kg more than 2002 Dodge Stratus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Dodge Stratus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Stratus. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Dodge Stratus | 2011 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Stratus | Navara |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |