2005 Dodge Nitro vs. 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab
To start off, 2005 Dodge Nitro is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab weights approximately 540 kg more than 2005 Dodge Nitro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab (408 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Nitro | 2000 Dodge Maxx Cab | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Nitro | Maxx Cab |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3360 mm |
