2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Dodge Dakota is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 179 kg more than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Dakota | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
