2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Isuzu Trooper were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Isuzu Trooper (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 214 kg more than 2005 Isuzu Trooper.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Isuzu Trooper (326 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Dodge | Isuzu |
| Model | Dakota | Trooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2770 mm |
