2011 Dodge Nitro vs. 2007 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 150 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2011 Dodge Nitro (318 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 2011 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Holden Commodore. 2011 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 2007 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2007 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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