2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Mazda RX-8 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (209 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 564 kg more than 2004 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Dodge | Mazda |
Model | Dakota | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 61 L |