2005 Dodge Nitro vs. 1995 Dodge Stealth
To start off, 2005 Dodge Nitro is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Dodge Stealth. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Dodge Stealth would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 135 kg more than 1995 Dodge Stealth.
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, 1995 Dodge Stealth (429 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Nitro. 2005 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 1995 Dodge Stealth has manual transmission. 1995 Dodge Stealth will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Nitro | 1995 Dodge Stealth | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Nitro | Stealth |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2480 mm |
