2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 3 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 630 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
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 Dodge Nitro (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Nitro | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Nitro | Tundra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |