2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Nitro and 2009 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,806 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 324 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayenne.
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, 2009 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro. 2009 Porsche Cayenne has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Nitro has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Nitro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 2009 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Nitro | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 4806 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
