2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute 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 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 57 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 394 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute. 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 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (207 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Dodge | Mazda |
Model | Dakota | Tribute |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 207 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1443 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 62 L |