2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Subaru Baja
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Subaru Baja 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) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Baja. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 616 kg more than 2005 Subaru Baja. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Baja. (226 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Dakota | Baja |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
