2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Nissan Quest 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 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 304 kg more than 2005 Nissan Quest.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Quest. (314 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dakota | Quest |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |
