2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy 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, 2008 Subaru Legacy (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 825 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (292 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Dakota | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 74 L |
