2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Solstice 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 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 37 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 356 kg more than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (226 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Dakota | Solstice |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 49 L |
