2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2012 Nissan Patrol 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 855 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2012 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dakota | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
