2008 Dodge Nitro vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 109 kg more than 2008 Dodge Nitro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Nitro | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
