2007 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Dodge Nitro
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Dakota and 2007 Dodge Nitro were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (175 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 Dodge Dakota.
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, 2007 Dodge Nitro (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Dakota | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
