2007 BMW M6 vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2007 BMW M6 is newer by 3 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M6 weights approximately 299 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW M6 (519 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M6 | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | M6 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1641 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
