2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Pontiac Torrent
To start off, 2007 Pontiac Torrent 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Pontiac Torrent. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2007 Pontiac Torrent.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Torrent. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Torrent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Pontiac Torrent | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Dakota | Torrent |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |
