2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 350 kg more than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Dakota | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
