2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
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, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Nitro | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 88 L |
