2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Kia Cerato
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Dakota and 2009 Kia Cerato were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cerato. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 317 kg more than 2009 Kia Cerato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Cerato. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cerato. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Dakota | 2009 Kia Cerato | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Dakota | Cerato |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |