2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2006 Pontiac SV 6
To start off, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (209 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Dakota | SV 6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 95 L |
