2007 Dodge Dakota vs. 2011 Mazda 2
To start off, 2011 Mazda 2 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Dakota would be higher. 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 110 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 2. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 704 kg more than 2011 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda 2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 2. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Dakota | 2 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 43 L |
