2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca 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 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (209 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 87 kg more than 2012 Subaru Tribeca.
Because 2012 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Dodge Dakota. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota. 2012 Subaru Tribeca 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 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Dodge Dakota | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Dodge | Subaru |
Model | Dakota | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1869 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |