2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2006 Isuzu Ascender
To start off, 2006 Isuzu Ascender 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 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Isuzu Ascender (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 127 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, 2006 Isuzu Ascender (373 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2006 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2006 Isuzu Ascender | |
| Make | Dodge | Isuzu |
| Model | Dakota | Ascender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1874 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 82 L |
