2011 Dodge Nitro vs. 2011 Honda Odyssey
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Nitro and 2011 Honda Odyssey 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Honda Odyssey. (248 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 228 kg more than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
Because 2011 Dodge Nitro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Dodge Nitro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 2011 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Nitro | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1791 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 79 L |
