2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 289 kg more than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (361 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2009 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dakota | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 87 L |
