2004 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 120 would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120.
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, 2007 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 120 | 2007 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 120 | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |
