2010 Dodge Nitro vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (78 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2002 Toyota Corolla, 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 Dodge Nitro (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Nitro | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Nitro | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 2610 mm |
