2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Scion xA
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Scion xA 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 104 more horse power than 2005 Scion xA. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Scion xA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2005 Scion xA. 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Scion xA. (142 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Scion xA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Scion xA | |
| Make | Dodge | Scion |
| Model | Dakota | xA |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |
