2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2010 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rexton 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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Rexton. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (320 Nm). This means 2010 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2010 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Dakota | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
