2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 54 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban.
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 Suburban (454 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Suburban | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2483 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 83 L |
