2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2011 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2011 Renault Laguna 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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2011 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 407 kg more than 2011 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (320 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Dakota | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
