2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2008 Mazda 6
To start off, 2008 Mazda 6 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 (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 6. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 332 kg more than 2008 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6. (207 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Dakota | 6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
