2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Volkswagen Bora 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 82 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 317 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. 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 Volkswagen Bora (320 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
Model | Dakota | Bora |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |