2007 Dodge Dakota vs. 2011 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 161 kg more than 2007 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Dodge | Subaru |
Model | Dakota | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |