2004 Acura TSX vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2004 Acura TSX 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 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Acura TSX. (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 141 kg more than 2004 Acura TSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura TSX. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura TSX | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Acura | Dodge |
| Model | TSX | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1641 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
