2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (210 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 496 kg more than 2005 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Dakota | Safari |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.2 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 102 L |
