2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Mazda Demio
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Mazda Demio 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 148 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 681 kg more than 2004 Mazda Demio. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Demio. (101 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Mazda Demio | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Dakota | Demio |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2400 mm |
