2005 Dodge Nitro vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Nitro and 2005 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 343 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, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Nitro | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Nitro | Titan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3560 mm |
