2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto is newer by 3 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 146 more horse power than 2008 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1272 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Dakota | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 35 L |
