2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 3 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 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120.
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, 2010 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Nitro | 120 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 51 L |
