2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (234 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
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 (360 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Nitro | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |
