2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2010 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2010 Infiniti FX 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 28 kg more than 2010 Infiniti FX.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Infiniti FX (355 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2010 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2010 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
| Model | Dakota | FX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |
