2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2001 Noble M12
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Noble M12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Noble M12 would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Noble M12 (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
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, 2001 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro. 2007 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 2001 Noble M12 has manual transmission. 2001 Noble M12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2001 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Dodge | Noble |
| Model | Nitro | M12 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
