2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY
To start off, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is newer by 4 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, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 117 kg more than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY.
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, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge JOURNEY will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 2013 Dodge JOURNEY | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Nitro | JOURNEY |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1843 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2127 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 78 L |
