2003 Infiniti M vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Infiniti M would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Infiniti M (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (209 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 209 kg more than 2003 Infiniti M.
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, 2003 Infiniti M (451 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Infiniti M | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Infiniti | Dodge |
Model | M | Dakota |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 83 L |