2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Dakota 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 47 more horse power than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (256 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 272 kg more than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Dakota | 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Dakota | FJ Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1963 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |