2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Sierra (300 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Sierra weights approximately 535 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 GMC Sierra (488 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Sierra 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 Sierra | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Dakota | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 2282 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 129 L |
