2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota

To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 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 Citroen C5. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 497 kg more than 2004 Citroen C5. 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 Citroen C5. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (161 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Citroen C5 2004 Dodge Dakota
Make Citroen Dodge
Model C5 Dakota
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Station Wagon Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 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 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 161 Nm 319 Nm
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 91 mm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1340 kg 1837 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 5470 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 3340 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 83 L


 

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