2004 Dodge Stratus vs. 2004 Isuzu D-MAX
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Stratus and 2004 Isuzu D-MAX were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Isuzu D-MAX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Stratus (147 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Isuzu D-MAX. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2004 Isuzu D-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Isuzu D-MAX weights approximately 459 kg more than 2004 Dodge Stratus.
Because 2004 Isuzu D-MAX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Dodge Stratus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Isuzu D-MAX 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, 2004 Isuzu D-MAX (300 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Stratus. (214 Nm). This means 2004 Isuzu D-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Stratus | 2004 Isuzu D-MAX | |
| Make | Dodge | Isuzu |
| Model | Stratus | D-MAX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2343 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 147 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3060 mm |
