2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2012 Mazda BT-50 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 69 more horse power than 2012 Mazda BT-50. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 181 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mazda BT-50 (330 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2012 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2012 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Dakota | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
