2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Dodge Dakota is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 230 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Dakota | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |