2010 Dodge Nitro vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Nitro and 2010 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
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, 2010 Dodge Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Nitro | 2010 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Nitro | Ram |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1908 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 98 L |
