2004 Acura TL vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2004 Acura TL 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 TL (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 289 kg more than 2004 Acura TL.
Because 2004 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota 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, 2004 Acura TL (323 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2004 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura TL | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Acura | Dodge |
Model | TL | Dakota |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 267 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 319 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1867 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 83 L |