2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 8 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 333 kg more than 2005 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (498 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Dakota | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 98 L |
