1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 809 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Bentley Azure (750 Nm) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Bentley | Dodge |
| Model | Azure | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1641 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3330 mm |
