2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dakota | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 245 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 87 L |
