2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Charade 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Charade | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Charade | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 76 L |
