2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2009 Pontiac G8
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Nitro and 2009 Pontiac G8 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G8 (361 HP) has 159 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (202 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 362 kg more than 2009 Pontiac G8.
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.
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2009 Dodge Nitro | 2009 Pontiac G8 | |
Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
Model | Nitro | G8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 361 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 72 L |