2011 Dodge Nitro vs. 2013 Infiniti JX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti JX is newer by 2 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti JX (261 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti JX should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti JX weights approximately 206 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.
Because 2013 Infiniti JX 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, 2013 Infiniti JX 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, 2013 Infiniti JX (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti JX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 2013 Infiniti JX | |
| Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
| Model | Nitro | JX |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1803 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 4989 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1791 mm | 1722 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
