2011 Dodge Nitro vs. 2010 Dodge Ram

To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Ram weights approximately 533 kg more than 2011 Dodge Nitro. 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, 2010 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Dodge Nitro 2010 Dodge Ram
Make Dodge Dodge
Model Nitro Ram
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 5700 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 390 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 318 Nm 551 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1803 kg 2336 kg
Vehicle Length 4544 mm 5817 mm
Vehicle Width 1857 mm 2017 mm
Vehicle Height 1791 mm 1908 mm
Wheelbase Size 2764 mm 3569 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 98 L


 

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