2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 8,284 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (209 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 410 kg more than 2005 Dodge Viper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Dodge | Dodge |
Model | Dakota | Viper |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 8284 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 712 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 100.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |