2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 3 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 52 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Raider.
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, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (393 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Dakota | Raider |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 83 L |
