2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2000 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 461 kg more than 2000 Panoz AIV.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Panoz AIV (407 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2000 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2000 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Dodge | Panoz |
| Model | Dakota | AIV |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 59 L |
