2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2006 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XKR 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 160 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 Jaguar XKR (542 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2006 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Dakota | XKR |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |
