2005 Dodge Nitro vs. 2010 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 734 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.
Because 2005 Dodge Nitro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Sequoia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Nitro will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Nitro | 2010 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Nitro | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2027 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3099 mm |
