2004 Acura MDX vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2004 Acura MDX 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 MDX (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura MDX weights approximately 252 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2004 Acura MDX (343 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2004 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura MDX | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Acura | Dodge |
Model | MDX | Dakota |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1794 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 83 L |