2007 Chevrolet Express 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 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Express | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1791 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2764 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 74 L |
