2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 284 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.
Because 2005 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan Titan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dakota | Titan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 106 L |
