2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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 90 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1067 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Dakota | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
