2005 Dodge Nitro vs. 2005 Smart Coupe
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Nitro and 2005 Smart Coupe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Nitro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2005 Smart Coupe. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 1135 kg more than 2005 Smart Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Coupe. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Nitro | 2005 Smart Coupe | |
| Make | Dodge | Smart |
| Model | Nitro | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 730 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 1820 mm |
