2005 Dodge Nitro vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2010 Saturn Vue is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saturn Vue (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 130 kg more than 2010 Saturn Vue.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Saturn Vue. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Nitro | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Dodge | Saturn |
| Model | Nitro | Vue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75.9 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 | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
