2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Nitro | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
