2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Peugeot 406 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 76 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 406. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 856 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 406. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 406. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Dodge | Peugeot |
| Model | Dakota | 406 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
