2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Impreza (295 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 371 kg more than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Subaru Impreza (353 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2000 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Dakota | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
