2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 1997 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Skoda Felicia 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 158 more horse power than 1997 Skoda Felicia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1997 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1997 Skoda Felicia. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Skoda Felicia. (95 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 1997 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Dodge | Skoda |
| Model | Dakota | Felicia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 72 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2460 mm |
