2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 GMC Savana
To start off, 2009 GMC Savana is newer by 4 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Savana (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 GMC Savana (441 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2009 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2009 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Dakota | Savana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 5326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 117 L |
