2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2004 Panoz AIV.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Panoz AIV (407 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Dodge | Panoz |
| Model | Dakota | AIV |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 59 L |
