2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2006 Pontiac SV 6
To start off, 2008 Dodge Dakota is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac SV 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac SV 6 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 (302 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Dodge Dakota (446 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Dakota | SV 6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 95 L |
