2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2004 Marcos TS
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Marcos TS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Marcos TS would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Marcos TS. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2004 Marcos TS.
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 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2004 Marcos TS | |
| Make | Dodge | Marcos |
| Model | Nitro | TS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| 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 | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2230 mm |
