2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
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 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (360 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Nitro | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Dodge | GMC |
Model | Nitro | Yukon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3952 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1956 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 98 L |