2010 Dodge Nitro vs. 2002 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Bora. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 608 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Bora, 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 (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Bora. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Nitro | 2002 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Nitro | Bora |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 55 L |
