2008 Dodge Nitro vs. 2007 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2008 Dodge Nitro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
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, 2008 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 2007 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Nitro | Drifter |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 82 L |
