2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Mazda 2
To start off, 2007 Mazda 2 is newer by 2 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 131 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 2. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2007 Mazda 2. 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 2. (124 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Dakota | 2 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |
