2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 5 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 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Because 2007 Dodge Nitro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2012 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Dodge | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Nitro | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3571 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 100 L |
