2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Kia Carens 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 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 689 kg more than 2005 Kia Carens. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Kia Carens | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Dakota | Carens |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3703 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 250 Nm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |