2005 BMW 320 vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 1 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, 2004 Dodge Dakota (209 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 531 kg more than 2005 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 320 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 83 L |
