2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XJ is newer by 5 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 13 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XJ.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Jaguar XJ (560 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2009 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2009 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Dakota | XJ |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 84 L |
