2007 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Dakota and 2007 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Tribute. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 97 kg more than 2007 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Dakota | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1653 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 61 L |
