2006 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Noble M12
To start off, 2006 Dodge Dakota is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Noble M12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Noble M12 would be higher. At 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 719 kg more than 2005 Noble M12.
Because 2006 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Noble M12. 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, 2005 Noble M12 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Dodge | Noble |
| Model | Dakota | M12 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2440 mm |
