2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
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 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Nitro | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Nitro | Frontier |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |