2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 1997 Fiat Duna
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Fiat Duna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Fiat Duna would be higher. At 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1997 Fiat Duna. 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 (319 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 1997 Fiat Duna | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Dakota | Duna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 1696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2370 mm |
