2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2010 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2010 Nissan Armada 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 690 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.
Because 2004 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Armada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Armada (521 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2010 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dakota | Armada |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 2437 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 106 L |
