2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE
To start off, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is newer by 6 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 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (488 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Because 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE 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, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Nitro | 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Nitro | F-TYPE |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 488 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2909 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
