2004 Audi A8 vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2004 Audi A8 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 Audi A8 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 77 kg more than 2004 Audi A8.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A8. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A8 | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | A8 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1747 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 76 L |
