2004 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Malibu 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 64 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. (146 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 250 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. (203 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Malibu | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Malibu | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 83 L |
