2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Suzuki Baleno were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Baleno. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 919 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Baleno. 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 (320 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Baleno. (103 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Dodge | Suzuki |
| Model | Dakota | Baleno |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2490 mm |
