2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 821 kg more than 2005 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Silverado | Dakota |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 3704 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2751 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |