2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2010 Audi S8
To start off, 2010 Audi S8 is newer by 6 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 692 kg more than 2010 Audi S8.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Audi S8 (540 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2010 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2010 Audi S8 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Dakota | S8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1867 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 90 L |
