2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Volvo V50 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 13 more horse power than 2004 Volvo V50. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 255 kg more than 2004 Volvo V50. 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 Volvo V50 (320 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2004 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Dakota | V50 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 58 L |
