2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Dakota and 2009 Nissan Sentra 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 (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 249 kg more than 2009 Nissan Sentra. 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 Nissan Sentra. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dakota | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |
