2007 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 385 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 2011 Dodge Nitro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Dodge Nitro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Dodge Nitro (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Honda | Dodge |
Model | Accord | Nitro |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1803 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1791 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2764 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 74 L |