2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2011 Dodge Dakota is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 977 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm). This means 2011 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Hyundai | Dodge |
| Model | Tucson | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 83 L |
