2005 Dodge Nitro vs. 2005 Toyota Mark II

To start off, both 2005 Dodge Nitro and 2005 Toyota Mark II 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 52 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Mark II. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 Toyota Mark II. 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 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Mark II.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Dodge Nitro 2005 Toyota Mark II
Make Dodge Toyota
Model Nitro Mark II
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3704 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 208 HP 156 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1865 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2440 mm


 

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