2011 Dodge Nitro vs. 2012 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2012 Nissan GT-R is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 95 kg more than 2012 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2012 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R 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, 2012 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 2012 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Nitro | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 607 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1791 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 74 L |
