2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ascari KZ1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ascari KZ1 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
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, 2005 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Ascari KZ1 | |
Make | Dodge | Ascari |
Model | Dakota | KZ1 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2636 mm |