2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 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 9 more horse power than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 121 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Because 2004 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Dodge | Buick |
| Model | Dakota | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3009 mm |
