2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS (242 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 495 kg more than 2005 Lexus GS.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus GS. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Dakota | GS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 71 L |
