2011 Acura TL vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Acura TL is newer by 1 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. Both 2011 Acura TL and 2010 Dodge Nitro are equipped with a 3,700 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 6 kg more than 2011 Acura TL.
Because 2011 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Acura TL 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, 2011 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Acura TL | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | TL | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4966 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2764 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
