2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2012 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2012 Renault Thalia 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 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP) has 146 more horse power than 2012 Renault Thalia. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2012 Renault Thalia. 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 (319 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Thalia. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2012 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Dakota | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
