2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 8 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, 2004 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 146 kg more than 2012 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Dakota | 320 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 3.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 57 L |
