2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse 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 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 55 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Dodge | Buick |
| Model | Dakota | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2400 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 | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 59 L |
