2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (209 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530. 2012 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2004 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 2004 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Dakota | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Dodge | BMW |
Model | Dakota | 530 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |