2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan is newer by 9 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), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 537 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dakota | Titan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 2284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 3550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 106 L |
