2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2000 Infiniti QX4
To start off, 2008 Dodge Dakota is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Infiniti QX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Infiniti QX4 would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Dakota (303 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2000 Infiniti QX4. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2000 Infiniti QX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 269 kg more than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
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, 2008 Dodge Dakota (446 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Infiniti QX4. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Infiniti QX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2000 Infiniti QX4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
| Model | Dakota | QX4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2710 mm |
