2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2010 Cadillac DTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac DTS is newer by 5 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 19 kg more than 2010 Cadillac DTS.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (320 Nm). This means 2010 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2010 Cadillac DTS | |
| Make | Dodge | Cadillac |
| Model | Dakota | DTS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5273 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
