2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Mazda 6 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 50 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 793 kg more than 2005 Mazda 6. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (210 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Dodge | Mazda |
Model | Dakota | 6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3703 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 210 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1407 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |