2010 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Traverse and 2010 Dodge Nitro were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Because 2010 Dodge Nitro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Dodge Nitro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse (360 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Traverse | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Traverse | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5207 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1991 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2764 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 74 L |
