2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2006 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2006 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 484 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2006 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Cobalt | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2189 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 83 L |
