2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 112 kg more than 2008 Dodge Ram.
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 Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Ram | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Dodge | Dodge |
Model | Ram | Nitro |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1803 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2764 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 74 L |