2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2005 Pontiac GTO 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 5 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Pontiac GTO (536 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Dakota | GTO |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
