2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 200 kg more than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Because 2009 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Dodge | Buick |
Model | Dakota | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3009 mm |