2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 GMC Safari were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (211 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 46 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2004 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Dakota | Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 191 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1793 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 102 L |
