2009 Audi Q7 vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 4,132 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q7 weights approximately 735 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi Q7 (760 Nm) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | Q7 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4132 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 83 L |
