2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2008 Saab 9-7X
To start off, 2008 Saab 9-7X 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Saab 9-7X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saab 9-7X (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Saab 9-7X (542 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2008 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Saab 9-7X | |
| Make | Dodge | Saab |
| Model | Dakota | 9-7X |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 83 L |
