2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Equus is newer by 7 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Equus (429 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 165 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Equus.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Hyundai Equus (509 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2012 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2012 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
| Model | Dakota | Equus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5159 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3045 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 | 77 L |
