2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 2007 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Durango | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 74 L |
