2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2006 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 2 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 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 162 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Dakota | Viper |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 8275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 725 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 101 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
