2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2011 Dodge Dakota is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 95 kg more than 2011 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2011 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Nissan | Dodge |
| Model | Frontier | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 83 L |
