2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Kia Rio

To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2004 Kia Rio. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 657 kg more than 2004 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Rio. (141 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Rio.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Dodge Dakota 2004 Kia Rio
Make Dodge Kia
Model Dakota Rio
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3685 cc 1590 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 141 Nm
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 78 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.1:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1747 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2390 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 45 L


 

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