2004 BMW 118 vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2004 BMW 118 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 90 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 452 kg more than 2004 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 118. 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 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (280 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 118 | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 118 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |
