2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2005 Toyota RAV4 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 66 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (145 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 437 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (201 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dakota | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 57 L |
