2005 BMW 116 vs. 2005 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2005 BMW 116 and 2005 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 557 kg more than 2005 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (320 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 116. (153 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 116 | 2005 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 116 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 91 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
