2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 6 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, both vehicles can yield 210 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 397 kg more than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (318 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Dakota | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1791 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2764 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 74 L |
