2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 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 53 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Nitro | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Nitro | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3699 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |