2010 Dodge Nitro vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 480 kg more than 2010 Dodge Nitro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Nitro | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Nitro | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 2283 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
