2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 7 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 319 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (700 Nm) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Dodge | Alpina |
| Model | Dakota | B7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 88 L |
