2007 BMW 740 vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 740 would be higher. Both 2007 BMW 740 and 2011 Dodge Nitro are equipped with a 4,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 740 (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 740 weights approximately 133 kg more than 2011 Dodge Nitro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 BMW 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 740 | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 740 | Nitro |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1791 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2764 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 74 L |