2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (209 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2004 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Fiat | Dodge |
| Model | Ducato | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 3701 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |
