2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio (252 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 209 kg more than 2004 Renault Clio.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Clio. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Dakota | Clio |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 61 L |
