2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2010 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2010 Bentley Azure 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 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Azure (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (209 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Azure weights approximately 739 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Bentley Azure (1,000 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 681 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota. 2010 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2004 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 2004 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2010 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Dodge | Bentley |
| Model | Dakota | Azure |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3117 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 96 L |
