2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2009 Dodge Charger

To start off, both 2009 Dodge Nitro and 2009 Dodge Charger were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 269 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.

Because 2009 Dodge Charger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Dodge Nitro 2009 Dodge Charger
Make Dodge Dodge
Model Nitro Charger
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3701 cc 5654 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 368 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 536 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1691 kg 1960 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 72 L


 

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