2004 Acura CL vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2004 Acura CL and 2004 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 61 kg more than 2004 Acura CL.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura CL. (294 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura CL | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | CL | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1641 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
