2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger 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 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (209 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 69 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger.
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 Dodge Charger (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota. 2010 Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Dakota | Charger |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 6100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
