2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti M weights approximately 136 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, 2011 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Nitro | 2011 Infiniti M | |
Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
Model | Nitro | M |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1827 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2901 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 76 L |