2011 Dodge Nitro Heat vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock

To start off, both 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat and 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock weights approximately 29 kg more than 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Shock (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Dodge Nitro Heat 2011 Dodge Nitro Shock
Make Dodge Dodge
Model Nitro Nitro
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 4000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 318 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1803 kg 1832 kg
Vehicle Length 4544 mm 4544 mm
Vehicle Width 1857 mm 1857 mm
Vehicle Height 1791 mm 1791 mm
Wheelbase Size 2764 mm 2764 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.7 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 74 L


 

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