2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Nissan Xterra 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 1 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 5 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Xterra (334 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dakota | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 73 L |
