2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2008 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Because 2008 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango 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, 2008 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2007 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Durango | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 74 L |
