2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2006 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2006 Nissan Armada 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 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2006 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dakota | Armada |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 5555 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3140 mm |
