2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mitsubishi Magna 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 69 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 830 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. (205 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2001 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Dakota | Magna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2730 mm |
