2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 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 68 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (142 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 920 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (169 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Dodge | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Dakota | 146 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 61 L |
