2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,882 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Ram (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1402 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota. 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 Ram (753 Nm) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Dakota | Ram |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5882 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 753 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 3149 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 2020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 129 L |
