2004 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2006 Dodge Dakota is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 53 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (305 Nm). This means 2006 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Colorado | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 3703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 83 L |
