2006 Dodge Stratus vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2006 Dodge Stratus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Stratus. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 239 kg more than 2006 Dodge Stratus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Stratus. (217 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Stratus | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Stratus | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 83 L |
