2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 355 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dakota | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
