2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 826 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Volkswagen Phaeton (430 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Phaeton | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Dakota | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3010 mm |
