2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 1986 Lamborghini LM
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lamborghini LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lamborghini LM would be higher. At 5,167 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Lamborghini LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lamborghini LM (449 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 840 kg more than 2009 Dodge Nitro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Lamborghini LM (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 1986 Lamborghini LM | |
| Make | Dodge | Lamborghini |
| Model | Nitro | LM |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 5167 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 449 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 169 L |
