2004 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2004 De Tomaso Guara 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 569 kg more than 2004 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2004 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 De Tomaso Guara. 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 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2004 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2004 De Tomaso Guara | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | De Tomaso | Dodge |
Model | Guara | Dakota |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |