2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 406 kg more than 2004 Mazda 3. 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 Dakota (319 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 3. (187 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Dakota | 3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |
