2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Dakota would be higher. 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 90 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 994 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (176 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Dakota | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 42 L |
