2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma 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 (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 358 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (215 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Dakota | Carisma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1389 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
