2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (250 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 674 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 GMC Savana (623 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Dakota | Savana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 623 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 2421 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 117 L |
