2007 BMW 120 vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 120 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Dodge Nitro (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 120 | Nitro |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2764 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |