2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2009 Ferrari F430
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Nitro and 2009 Ferrari F430 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 235 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 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, 2009 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro. 2009 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Nitro | 2009 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Nitro | F430 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3698 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 483 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 18.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 95 L |