2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Nissan X-Trail 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 (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 253 kg more than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan X-Trail. (230 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dakota | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
