2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Volvo S40 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 72 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S40. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 337 kg more than 2005 Volvo S40. 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 Volvo S40 (340 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Dodge | Volvo |
Model | Dakota | S40 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 340 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 62 L |