2008 Dodge Nitro vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Nitro and 2008 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Nitro. (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 320 kg more than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
Because 2008 Dodge Nitro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan 350Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Nitro 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 Nitro (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Nitro | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Nitro | 350Z |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2768 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |