2008 Dodge Nitro vs. 2006 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Dodge Nitro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2006 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Nitro | 2006 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Nitro | Tundra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3699 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3270 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 100 L |