2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Nitro and 2007 Toyota Avanza were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 750 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Dodge Nitro (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Nitro | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
