2008 Dodge Nitro vs. 2004 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2008 Dodge Nitro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 460 kg more than 2008 Dodge Nitro.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Frontera. 2004 Vauxhall Frontera has automatic transmission and 2008 Dodge Nitro has manual transmission. 2008 Dodge Nitro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Vauxhall Frontera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 2004 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Dodge | Vauxhall |
| Model | Nitro | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
